Iran's President Hassan Rouhani replies to a question during a news conference
IN PHOTO: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani replies to a question during a news conference on the sidelines of the 69th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New York September 26, 2014. Rouhani said on Friday "courageous decisions" must be made to clinch a long-term nuclear agreement and that any deal without the lifting of all sanctions against Tehran was "unacceptable". REUTERS/Adrees Latif Reuters/Adrees Latif

Iran wants to improve relations with every country in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, says a senior diplomat.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian had a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam in Beirut on Wednesday. He said in the meeting that Iran sought to “establish friendly ties along with mutual respect with regional countries, including Saudi Arabia.”

Amir-Abdollahian said Iran was ready to hold talks with Saudi “friends.” He added, according to Iran, Saudi Arabia had an important role to play in the region.

The Iranian diplomat said his country would like to ensure Lebanon’s security. “Iran has always been concerned about Lebanon’s security and stability, and the frequent meetings of Iranian officials with their Lebanese counterparts indicate this concern,” Press TV quoted Amir-Abdollahian by saying. “Iran’s foreign policy is to improve regional relations within the framework of maintaining stability and security.”

According to Amir-Abdollahian, the Israeli regime will benefit if Arab countries undermine the security. He mentioned Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif started visiting regional countries after unclear talks between Iran and six world powers had been finalised.

The implementation of the Iran nuclear deal went a step ahead after U.S. President Barack Obama had secured support from Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski on Wednesday. Obama now has 34 votes in U.S. Congress in support of the nuclear deal, reaching the minimum requirement for eliminating the possibility of disapproval.

In July, Iran finalised the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Russia, China, France, Britain, Germany and the United States. The agreement will allow Iran to continue its nuclear program in a harmless manner while sanctions against the Islamic republic are to be lifted in exchange.

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