Iran expressed readiness for negotiations with Saudi Arabia

The broadcast of the speech of Rouhani was conducted by Iranian state television.

“We are ready for dialogue with other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia,” TASS quoted him as saying.

The Iranian leader noted that Tehran believes that "regional countries must solve their problems themselves."

Speaking about relations with Saudi Arabia, the Iranian leader pointed out that one of the main problems in relations between the two countries is the armed conflict in Yemen.

Earlier, Rouhani called the end of the war in Yemen the key to solving the problems of the region.