Saudi government frees Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian after being arrested for ‘obscene concerts’ remarks

Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, arrested in Mecca for criticizing Saudi Arabia's social reforms, has been released following Iranian officials' efforts. Ghasemian's remarks, denouncing the kingdom's changes as 'obscene,' sparked controversy and strained relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. In response, Riyadh has reportedly suspended Hajj visa issuance for Iranian pilgrims, impacting this year's pilgrimage.