Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Arrives in Iran for Official Visit
Tehran — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, arrived in Tehran on Thursday for an official visit, marking a significant step in the ongoing diplomatic thaw between the Kingdom and the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The visit comes amid a broader effort to strengthen bilateral ties and address regional challenges. Prince Khalid is scheduled to hold a series of high-level meetings with Iranian officials to discuss mutual interests and explore avenues for cooperation between the two nations.
This visit follows a recent phone call on Monday between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. During the conversation, the two top diplomats discussed regional developments and the need for joint efforts to resolve pressing issues.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Saudi Ministry of Defense said: “Under the guidance of the leadership – may God preserve them – His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, and his accompanying delegation arrived today in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on an official visit. His Highness will hold a number of meetings to discuss bilateral relations and matters of mutual concern.”
The visit underscores the continuing momentum in Saudi-Iranian diplomacy following the resumption of ties last year and signals both nations’ intent to engage constructively on regional stability and cooperation.
