Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, held discussions with Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in Jeddah, marking the most senior-level conversation since the two nations began mending their historically contentious relationship.
The unexpected dialogue on August 18 occurred just a day after Amir-Abdollahian's arrival in Saudi Arabia, where he expressed optimism about the renewed bilateral ties post his discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
As the effective leader of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has been instrumental in reshaping the nation's foreign policy, especially given the evolving dynamics with long-standing ally, the United States.