Saudi Arabia has proposed joint naval exercises with Iran in the Red Sea, a bold move that has caught global attention as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. This comes amid growing speculation about Israel’s potential retaliation against Iran.

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia has requested Iran to conduct joint naval exercises in the Red Sea. "Saudi Arabia has requested that we have a combined exercise in the Red Sea," Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani said.

The head of the Iranian Army Navy has announced that Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in a joint naval exercise, a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.

Saudi Arabia has yet to confirm Iran's statement as relations between the two countries continue to strengthen

Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to an Iranian report not confirmed by Riyadh, in what would be a first for the regional heavyweights.

TEHRAN : Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to an Iranian report not confirmed by Riyadh, in what would be a first for the regional heavyweights. The two Middle East rivals, which have long backed opposing sides in conflict zones across the region, severed diplomatic ties in 2016.

The president condemns Israel for violating "the red lines" of different states and unleashing "a new wave of violence and terror".

Israel Ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon has accused Iran of “fanning the flames” of religious and sectarian conflicts in the Middle East to expand its influence.