Tehran-Israel Ceasefire Sparks Fresh Diplomatic Push Between Saudi Arabia and Iran

In a rare diplomatic moment, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah following Tehran’s unexpected ceasefire with Israel. The two sides discussed easing regional tensions and reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful solutions. Araghchi thanked Riyadh for condemning Israel’s deadly June strikes on Iran. The meeting signals a cautious thaw between the regional rivals, building on the 2023 China-brokered deal that restored diplomatic ties after years of hostility.