In response to a query from the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on the reports of the Iranian media, and the news at Iranian News Agency on the possibility of cancellation of Umrah for Iranian Umrah performers and on the saying of Representative of Wali Al-Faqih and Head of Iranian Hajj Mission Mohammad Mohammadi Rey Shihri that in case of failure of the talks with the Saudi authorities to reach a result, Umrah alone will be canceled and in case of meeting their demands, Umrah will be performed as before, an Official Source at the Ministry of Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in clarification of the matter said, " If Iran wants to disrupt one of the rituals of Islam for its citizens, this is its own affairs and we do not interfere in the internal affairs of states. For its part, the Kingdom is keen on mobilizing all its resources to provide utmost security and care for pilgrims and Umrah performers from Islamic countries without exception to enable them to perform this ritual easily and comfortably. There are no special understandings with the Iranian side about any preferential treatment, as preferential treatment has been available for all Muslims from all over the world, including our brothers, the Iranians, as they are the guests of Allah."
