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Saudi crown prince meets Iran's foreign minister in Jeddah

The sit-down between Mohammed bin Salman and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is the highest-level meeting between Saudi and Iranian officials since their countries resumed ties in March.
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday, another indication of improving relations between the two countries.

Amir-Abdollahian spoke to the crown prince, known by his initials MBS, for 90 minutes in Jeddah, afterward describing the talks as “very good, direct and fruitful.” They specifically discussed security and development in the region, Iran’s semi-official Press TV reported.

The official Saudi Press Agency reported that the two explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues.

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