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Iran Ready for Peace Process, President Tells Saudi Crown Prince in Call

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed Iran's readiness to engage in any peace process that adheres to international law while protecting Iran's rights. Both leaders emphasized the necessity of ensuring peace and security in West Asia, with Pezeshkian accusing the United States of compromising regional security and disrupting past diplomacy. The Saudi crown prince affirmed his country's rejection of any aggression or threat against Iran and expressed readiness for regional cooperation. The diplomatic exchange occurs alongside Iranian military warnings to neighbors and the arrival of a US carrier strike group in the region.

Key Points: Iran-Saudi Talks: Presidents Pezeshkian, MBS Discuss Regional Peace

  • Iran ready for peace within international law
  • Both sides stress need for West Asia security
  • Iran accuses US of disrupting diplomacy
  • Saudi Arabia rejects aggression against Iran
  • Iranian navy warns neighbors over potential attacks
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Iran ready for peace process within international law, president tells Saudi crown prince

Iran's president tells Saudi crown prince Iran is ready for peace within international law, as both stress regional security and criticize US actions.

"we say and you do - President Masoud Pezeshkian on US approach"

Tehran, Jan 28

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced Iran's readiness to welcome any process leading to peace and conflict prevention "within the international law framework while fully safeguarding the rights of the country and its people."

He made the remarks in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, on Tuesday, during which both sides underscored the necessity of ensuring peace and security in West Asia, Xinhua news agency reported quoting a statement from the Iranian president's office.

Pezeshkian said US threats and actions against Iran are aimed at compromising regional security. He accused Washington of disrupting Iran's past diplomatic engagements with Europe, and characterized the US approach to dialogue as "we say and you do."

He urged collective cooperation among Muslim countries to secure security, stability and development in the region.

For his part, the crown prince affirmed that Saudi Arabia rejects as "unacceptable" any aggression, threat, or escalation of tension against Iran, read the statement.

He expressed his country's readiness for cooperation with Iran and other regional states to ensure lasting peace and security.

Separately, Deputy Commander of the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Mohammad Akbarzadeh said Tuesday that warnings have been issued to Iran's neighbors against letting their airspace, territories or territorial waters be used for any attack on Iran.

According to a report by the semi-official Fars news agency, Akbarzadeh said that Iran is constantly receiving data from the Strait of Hormoz through sky and the sea's surface and subsurface, and that Iran decides "which vessel and warship under which flag is allowed to pass."

The developments came as the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has reportedly arrived in the Middle East amid tensions in the region, and as Iran has warned of a "comprehensive and regret-inducing" response to any aggression.

- IANS

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Priya S
The mention of the Strait of Hormuz is key. A huge portion of our oil imports pass through there. Any conflict or even heightened tension directly impacts fuel prices in India. Stability there is non-negotiable for us.
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Aman W
While peace talks are good, the timing feels strategic with the US carrier group arriving. It's like both Iran and Saudi are showing a united front to an external power. Complex game of diplomacy.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, the article shows Iran's perspective clearly but we must read such statements with caution. "Within international law" can mean different things to different governments. Hope the cooperation is genuine and leads to tangible de-escalation.
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Vikram M
Good to see Muslim countries talking about collective cooperation. India has always supported dialogue and peaceful resolution. Our foreign policy of maintaining good ties with all Gulf nations is the right approach. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The economic angle is most important for us. We have Chabahar port interests with Iran and massive trade/remittance ties with Saudi and UAE. Peace means our projects and people are safer. Full support to any peace process.

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