Saudi Cabinet, chaired by MBS, welcomes US-Iran agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on Tuesday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end military operations and begin negotiations aimed at securing a permanent agreement.

The Cabinet also expressed appreciation for the mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan and Qatar to help facilitate the deal.

The Cabinet reiterated the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to the conditions that existed before February 28, the first day of the war.

It said it hopes peace can be achieved in a way that strengthens security in both the region and the wider world, while taking into account the security interests of regional countries and respecting their internal affairs.

At its meeting in Jeddah, the Cabinet also welcomed the statement issued by International Monetary Fund experts following the conclusion of the IMF’s 2026 Article IV consultations with Saudi Arabia. The statement highlighted the resilience of the Saudi economy and its ability to withstand regional developments, supported by strong economic fundamentals, ample reserves, diversified infrastructure, and the continuation of reforms under Vision 2030.

The Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of discussions and consultations held in recent days between Saudi Arabia and a number of “friendly and sister countries.” According to the Cabinet, these engagements were aimed at strengthening relations and expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation across various fields in a manner that serves shared interests, delivers mutual benefits, and supports regional and international security and stability efforts.

The Cabinet also welcomed the selection of Riyadh as the headquarters of the first office dedicated to cybersecurity at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It said the move reflects Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the field of cybersecurity and builds on the Kingdom’s efforts and initiatives to enhance the stability of cyberspace while supporting the prosperity of societies and economic growth.