Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday, a ministry spokesperson announced on Friday. He will participate in the Iran-Arab World Dialogue summit in Doha. This visit comes ahead of possible U.S.-Iran talks on Sunday, signaling a pivotal moment in regional diplomacy.
A fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place on Sunday in the capital of Oman. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates next week.
Trump, who withdrew the U.S. from a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, has threatened to bomb Iran if no agreement is reached with his administration to resolve the long-standing dispute.
Regional Tensions and Diplomatic Efforts
The name of the body of water between Iran and the Arab states has long been a point of contention. The Trump administration plans to announce that the U.S. will officially call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf during Trump’s Middle East visit between 13 to 16 May. Arab Gulf leaders will likely welcome this move, while Iran will probably express anger.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for talks that were expected to cover efforts to end fighting between the Israeli military and Iran-backed groups in Gaza and Lebanon. Araghchi expressed hope that these consultations could lead to better conditions for Palestine and Lebanon and establish peace in the region.
High-Level Meetings and Regional Developments
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian received Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in the Qatari capital. The pair discussed the latest regional and international developments. Senior Saudi and Iranian officials attended the meeting, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two nations.
As Iran’s Foreign Minister embarks on this diplomatic mission, the region watches closely. The outcomes of these talks could significantly impact the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. With high-level meetings and ongoing negotiations, the international community remains hopeful for a peaceful resolution to the long-standing disputes in the region.
