Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran Explosions

03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran Explosions

03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Saudi Arabia has condemned two deadly explosions in Iran.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of the terrorist bombings that targeted civilians in Iran,” a statement said.

The Ministry extended it condolences and sympathy to Iran, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Two bombs exploded and killed and injured hundreds of people in Iran.

The explosions struck minutes apart on Wednesday, shaking the city of Kerman, about 820 kilometers southeast of the capital, Tehran.



Saudi Crown Prince Meets Gulf Leaders on Sidelines of GCC-US Summit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Gulf Leaders on Sidelines of GCC-US Summit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the Gulf Cooperation Council-US Summit.

They reviewed bilateral relations and opportunities for boosting them and exchanged views on current regional and international developments.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Crown Prince Mohammed also held talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

They discussed bilateral ties, cooperation, and other issues of common interest.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.