Saudi and Iranian Military Chiefs Meet Amid Diplomatic Thaw
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In a rare high-level meeting, Saudi Arabia's top military official, General Chief of Staff Fayyad al-Ruwaili, visited Tehran to discuss defense diplomacy and bilateral cooperation with his Iranian counterpart, General Mohammad Bagheri. This meeting marks a significant step in improving Iran-Saudi relations since the countries restored ties in 2023, following years of hostility. The discussions included potential joint naval exercises and were complemented by a phone call between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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