Riyadh: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji conveyed the condolences and sympathy of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian on the passing of former Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the vice minister expressed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of the Saudi leadership to the Iranian president. This gesture highlights the diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, particularly in times of mourning and national significance. The communication between the two nations underscores their commitment to maintaining respectful and cordial ties amidst regional complexities.

Elkhereiji conveyed the condolences while attending the funeral ceremony held on Friday in the Iranian capital, Tehran