Larijani said, in his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, both sides emphasized boosting bilateral ties.

Sibal described the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact as "strategically most adventurous," adding that Pakistan's emboldened stance would encourage jihadi groups to target India.

U.S. and Saudi forces led the Middle East’s largest live-fire military exercise aimed at thwarting deadly aerial drone attacks by adversaries.

Move seen as a signal to Israel in wake of attempt to assassinate Hamas leaders in Qatar, which caused jitters throughout the Arab world

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for talks with senior Saudi officials including Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. Discussions on expanding economic co-operation between the countries are also high on the agenda,

Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp.