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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s MBS calls to congratulate new Iranian president
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 20, 2024. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)
Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman calls Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian to congratulate him on winning the election earlier this month.
According to the official Saudi Press Agency, the two “praised the development of relations between the two countries at various levels, stressing the importance of continuing to enhance cooperation in various fields.”
Tehran and Riyadh have been pursuing a detente since renewing diplomatic relations in 2023, but still view one another as dangerous regional rivals.
