In a public briefing, Alireza Enayati, who leads the Gulf Countries Department at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that an Iranian delegation visited Riyadh while a Saudi delegation came to Tehran as part of a broader effort to restart diplomatic activities between the two states. The remarks were transmitted by IRNA. He described the talks as constructive and forward-looking, underscoring a shared willingness to restore formal ties that had been paused for several years.
Enayati noted that, based on agreements reached during the discussions, both embassies are slated to reopen by May 9, marking a concrete step toward resuming normal diplomatic operations. He explained that the two sides set a goal to resume embassy work within a two-month window, with May 9 identified as a key milestone in the gradual normalization of Tehran-Riyadh relations. The Iranian official added that the joint efforts by both countries to implement the agreements were received positively, reflecting a pragmatic approach to rebuilding trust and cooperation across political, economic, and cultural channels.
Separately, it was announced that former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accepted an invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia to visit Riyadh. The development signals a high-level component of the ongoing engagement between Tehran and Riyadh as both sides work to translate diplomatic openings into tangible regional stability and broader collaboration across the Middle East.