Saudi Arabia’s Chief of Staff, Fayyad al-Ruwaili, is set to visit Tehran for a meeting with his Iranian counterpart to discuss defense relations
The visit reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic shift towards more diplomatic engagement with its neighbors, including former adversaries. It also indicates Iran’s intent to reduce its international isolation. There’s an anticipation that this could lead to discussions on joint military exercises.
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