TEHRAN – Iran says it is ready to settle differences with Saudi Arabiathrough negotiations.

Talking to media in Tehran during his weekly press briefing, IranianForeign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that Iran welcomes thepositive signals from Saudi officials for negotiations over the issuesbetween the two countries.

He said Iran has repeatedly called for the settlement of problems amongIslamic countries without preconditions, adding that Tehran welcomes anymeasure to settle differences with neighbors, particularly with the Muslimstates.