Iran FM in rare visit after king's death

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for a rare visit to the regional rival, bringing condolences after the death of King Abdullah, television pictures showed.

The visit coincided with a statement from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressing hope for improved relations with the kingdom.

Saudi officials greeted Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after he landed at a military airport in the capital Riyadh.