Iran president, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Palestine-Israel conflict

Vartha Bharati | 12-10-2023 | 16:20:00 IST

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (X/@TehranTimes79), Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (X/@Saudi_Gazette)

Riyadh: Amid the Palestine-Israel conflict, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone on Wednesday during which they discussed the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. The two leaders spoke for the first time after a China-brokered deal between Riyadh and Tehran to resume ties.

According to Iranian state media, the leaders discussed the "need to end war crimes against Palestine."

The Saudi leader emphasized that the Kingdom is making every possible effort to communicate with international and regional parties in order to halt the current escalation, the Saudi state news agency SPA said.

The crown prince reaffirmed the Kingdom's stance against targeting civilians in any manner and the loss of innocent lives by stressing the importance of respecting the principles of international humanitarian law. He also expressed deep concern about the dire humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and the impact on civilians, SPA added.

After seven years of hostility, both Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume ties in March under a deal negotiated by China.

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Rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty murder case: 4 teams formed for probe, says Home Minister G. Parameshwara

02-05-2025 ¦ 02-05-2025 IST

Bengaluru: In connection with the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Bajpe on Thursday night, Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara announced that four investigation teams have been constituted to probe the case. He assured that the culprits would be arrested at the earliest.

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, the Home Minister stated that Mangaluru was gradually returning to peace, but recent incidents have once again unsettled the Dakshina Kannada district. He warned that those responsible would not be spared under any circumstances.

To maintain law and order in the district, appropriate security measures have been taken, including the deployment of additional police forces. Dr. Parameshwara said that an ADGP has been dispatched to Mangaluru, and the investigation into Suhas Shetty's murder is already underway. He confirmed that he has sought a detailed report on the matter.

The Home Minister also appealed to the people of Dakshina Kannada to maintain peace in the region.