Monday, June 27, 2022

Iran Says Saudi Arabia Wants To Resume Diplomatic Talks With Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi did not mention Saudi Arabia during a Sunday press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, but further direct talks between Tehran and Riyadh look likely [President's Website/WANA/Handout via Reuters]  

Al Jazeera: Iran claims Saudi Arabia is ready for more direct bilateral talks 

The last direct talks between Riyadh and Tehran were held in April, as the two sides mull over a rapprochement. 

Tehran, Iran – Iran’s foreign ministry says Saudi Arabia is ready to hold more direct bilateral talks, one day after the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi travelled to Tehran to mediate between the two regional rivals. 

Foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told reporters during a press conference on Monday that Riyadh is ready to “continue negotiations in Baghdad on a diplomatic level” without commenting on a possible date.  

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WNU Editor: The distrust between Saudi Arabia and Iran is so deep that I doubt there will be reconciliation between the two sides anytime soon.

Iran Says Saudi Arabia Wants To Resume Diplomatic Talks With Iran  

Iran Says Saudi Arabia Wants to Resume Diplomatic Talks With Tehran -- Reuters  

Iraqi PM visits Saudi Arabia and Iran to discuss regional stability -- AFP 

Iraqi PM Arrives in Iran After Saudi Visit to Push for Revival of Tehran-Riyadh Talks -- VOA 

Iraqi PM in Iran after Saudi visit to push for revival of Tehran-Riyadh talks -- Reuters 

Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Iran after MBS visit -- Al Jazeera  

Iraq PM visits Saudi Arabia and Iran in bid to revive talks between two sides -- Middle East Eye

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