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Saudi defense minister arrives in Tehran

17 April

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The Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday on its official X account that Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Tehran for an official visit.

"During his visit, His Highness will hold a number of meetings to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and issues of common interest," the officials stated amid revived diplomatic efforts between the two countries and ongoing indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran.

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