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 Arabia, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
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Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)

The ministries of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan held the third round of political consultations at the Saudi ministry headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji and Tajik Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Farrukh Sharifzoda headed their respective sides during the meeting.

Discussions focused on boosting bilateral relations between the two countries across various sectors, as well as intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination on issues of mutual interest.

The consultation round was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Tajikistan Waleed Abdulrahman Alreshaidan, Tajik Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Akram Karimi, and Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of Asian Countries Director Nasser Al-Ghanoum.