This comes at a time when a temporary ceasefire is in place between Iran and the US-Israeli war against Iran. Saudi Arabia has been among the supporters of this war.
Despite this, the Saudi Hajj Ministry representative announced yesterday, coinciding with the arrival of Iran’s Hajj representative in the country:
“According to the plan, the first operational Hajj group from Iran will enter Medina tomorrow. They will perform their rituals in complete security, peace, and comfort. We are waiting for the guests of God with the utmost enthusiasm and respect.”
Initially planned as a land journey, the pilgrimage is now being conducted by air due to the ceasefire and resumption of flights.