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Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Attends Khamenei Funeral Amid Tensions
The Vice Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Walid al-Khuraiji, attended the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, accompanied by a delegation. The visit comes as tensions between the two nations remain high.
Earlier in March, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud had called on Iran to reconsider its approach, specifically in light of repeated attacks on U.S. bases located within Saudi Arabia. He emphasized that the Saudi government’s tolerance for such aggressions against Gulf states is limited.
The unexpected attendance at Khamenei’s funeral reflects the complex relationship between the two countries, which have been characterized by decades of rivalry and mutual suspicion.