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Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Saudi Arabia Amid Stalemate Over Gaza

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmanhis, and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan, amid an impasse in ceasefire talks in the Palestinian Gaza Strip and Lebanon, Saudi news agency SPA reported.
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The Saudi crown prince and Iran's foreign minister reviewed relations between the two countries, recent regional developments, and efforts made in this regard, according to the publication.
"I hope that these consultations can lead to better conditions for Palestine and Lebanon, and establish peace in the region," Araghchi told the Iranian broadcaster.
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