Saudi Arabia: What’s behind President Pezeshkian's message to MBS?note

The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent two separate messages to Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) on 23/9/2024.

President Pezeshkian called for expanding bilateral relations between Tehran and Riyadh in all fields.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

- A significant intention behind President Pezeshkian’s messages on the personal level

- MBS reaction to the messages

- His concerns towards Tehran

- Iranian officials’ stance on addressing the concerns as perceived by Riyadh

The note also highlights the possibility of upcoming political and security meetings between Saudi and Iranian officials.