Jordan Hosts Saudi-Iran Security Dialogue

Middle East Monitor: Jordan says hosted Saudi-Iran security dialogue 

 Jordan hosted a security dialogue session between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, according to state media on Monday and reported by Anadolu News Agency. 

The talks took place at the Arab Institute for Security Studies, where a number of security and technical issues, as well as means of boosting regional stability, were discussed, the state news agency, Petra, said. 

The broadcaster said the discussions also focused on reducing the threat of missiles, without giving further details.  

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WNU Editor: There are a lot of differences between the two sides .... Saudi UN envoy: Iran playing "games" in talks with kingdom (Reuters). More here .... Iran rejects reopening mission in Saudi Arabia (Tehran Times). 

 Jordan Hosts Saudi-Iran Security Dialogue 

Saudi, Iranian experts conduct 'security dialogue' in Jordan -- Jerusalem Post  

Saudi and Iranian experts hold ‘security dialogue’ in Amman -- Times of Israel

Jordan hosts Saudi Arabia-Iran meeting to reduce tension -- The National  

Saudi, Iranian experts hold security dialogue in Amman -- New Arab  

Tehran, Riyadh reportedly hold security meeting in Jordan -- MEHR News Agency (Iran)  

Dialogue session on Gulf region's security in Amman concludes -- Ammon

Saudi Arabia And Iran Are Holding Direct Talks To Ease Tensions

Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Mecca, earlier this month. He is facilitating talks between Iranian and Saudi officials © VIA REUTERS  

Financial Times: Saudi and Iranian officials hold talks to patch up relations 

Senior officials from the regional rivals met earlier this month in Baghdad 

Senior Saudi and Iranian officials have been holding direct talks in a bid to repair relations between the two regional rivals, five years after they cut off diplomatic ties, according to three officials briefed on the discussions. 

The negotiations, which took place in Baghdad this month, are thought to be the first significant political discussions between the two nations since 2016 and come as Joe Biden seeks to revive the nuclear deal Iran signed with world powers in 2015 and de-escalate regional tension. 

Saudi Arabia is keen to end its war in Yemen against Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels, who have stepped up their attacks against Saudi cities and oil infrastructure. The Houthis have launched dozens of missiles and explosive-laden drones into the kingdom this year.  

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Update #1: Saudi and Iran held talks aimed at easing tensions, say sources (Reuters)  

Update #2: Saudi and Iran held secret talks over Yemen conflict: report (DW)  

WNU Editor: This is not the first time that Saudi Arabia and Iran are trying to ease tensions. Nor do I expect it to be the last.