The Iranian president says Iran and Saudi Arabia can serve as a model for regional cooperation.

Iran has stressed its readiness to expand military relations with Saudi Arabia whose defense minister arrived in Tehran Thursday to discuss security in the region.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling the Saudi defense minister in Tehran that the Islamic Republic is ready to share them with the kingdom.  

The Saudi defense minister has arrived in Tehran for talks on security ties and the regional developments.

Iran’s and Saudi foreign ministers have discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments. 

The United States and Saudi Arabia are on “a pathway” to reaching a preliminary agreement to cooperate on developing a civil nuclear program, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has called for pressure to be put on Israel to ensure the steady flow of aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.

Saudi police have reportedly detained a female Palestinian pilgrim for displaying the flag of Palestine in Mecca.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic seeks no war with any country, but is determined to defend itself against any aggression.

Iran emphasizes the urgent need for unified and immediate action by Muslim countries to halt the Israeli regime’s deadly atrocities against Gaza.