AhlulBayt News Agency: Two Iranian nationals have been released by Saudi Arabia and have returned home, according to an Iranian Foreign Ministry official.
Mojtaba Shasti Karimi, Director General of Consular Affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, announced on Thursday that Gholamreza Qassemian and Nadimi, who had been detained in Medina, were freed.
Shasti Karimi stated that the two nationals were released early Thursday following intensive efforts by Iran’s Foreign Ministry and the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization.
"In line with its inherent responsibilities, [Iran’s] foreign policy apparatus spares no effort to support Iranian nationals in any part of the world,” he emphasized.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi paid special attention to the issue, both in terms of supporting citizens and maintaining relations with Saudi Arabia, Shasti Karimi noted.
He highlighted the collective efforts of Iran’s embassy and consulate general in Riyadh and Jeddah, along with the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, in securing the release of the two Iranians.
The Iranian diplomat also expressed gratitude for the cooperation of relevant Saudi officials in this matter.
Earlier on Thursday, Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to maintaining “brotherly” ties with Saudi Arabia and preventing any disruptions in the relationship.
"We are completely serious about the relations with Saudi Arabia. Our ties and neighborhood policy, which is not new, are very important. Saudi Arabia holds a very significant position in this policy, and we will continue our brotherly relations and will not allow any disruption in these relations," the minister emphasized.
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