Top Iranian and Saudi Arabian military brass have discussed possible ways to improve defense diplomacy as the Israeli regime continues to significantly escalate tensions in the region.

Heading a high-ranking military delegation, Saudi Chief of General Staff General Fayyad bin Hamed al-Ruwaili arrived in Tehran on Sunday to hold talks with top Iranian military officials.

In their meeting, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri and al-Ruwaili also exchanged views about the improvement of bilateral defense cooperation.

In a phone conversation with Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in November 2023, Iran’s highest-ranking military commander said the Armed Forces are fully prepared to promote military ties with Saudi Arabia.

Baqeri and Salman also discussed key issues of the Muslim world and invited each other to visit their respective countries.

In March 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed under a Chinese-brokered deal to restore diplomatic relations severed in 2016.

As part of a joint statement issued by the two sides, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to implement a security cooperation agreement signed in April 2001 and another accord reached in May 1998 to boost ties in various sectors.

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