TEHRAN – Mohammad Khazaei, who was among the individuals detained during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, has been freed from prison in Saudi Arabia.

Khazaei is expected to make his way back to Tehran by the conclusion of Wednesday.

The detainment of Khazaei by Saudi authorities on June 20 had raised questions due to unspecified reasons surrounding his arrest.

On August 20, Alireza Mahmoudi, the Director General of Consular Affairs at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with the Saudi Arabian ambassador Abdullah Al-Anazi to address the issue of Iranian citizens who were imprisoned in Saudi Arabia.

Mahmoudi stressed the importance of resolving the issue promptly, underscoring the humanitarian and diplomatic significance of the matter.

Ambassador Al-Anazi, reflecting on this positive trajectory, expressed optimism that the situation would be resolved soon.

He emphasized the strong ties developing between the two countries and conveyed his hope that the two detained Iranian pilgrims would be released in the near future. Al-Anazi reassured that efforts are being made to ensure their safe return to the Islamic Republic of Iran, where they can reunite with their families.