Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said a Hamas group comprising Khaled Meshaal and his colleagues paid a visit to Makkah for Umrah. “This is the right of every Muslim and nobody can deny that right,” he said.

Al-Jubeir described as inaccurate and exaggerated media reports that the visit was political in nature.

He said while the delegation was in Makkah they offered the Eid prayer and extended Eid greetings.

He said this while addressing a press conference along with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Thursday.

Al-Jubeir said that Egypt’s participation in regaining the legitimacy in Yemen was crucial.

Al-Jubeir said Riyadh was aware of Egyptian efforts with regard to Yemen.

About Iran’s deal, Al-Jubeir said the Kingdom wants guarantees to curtail Iran’s ability to obtain an atomic weapon, and that there is an effective mechanism that includes inspecting all sites and military sites, and the possibility of reinstating sanctions if Iran violates the agreement.

Responding to a question about the return of the Saudi ambassador to Aden, Al-Jubeir said it all depends on the security conditions in Yemen, adding that hopefully this would happen soon.