Top diplomats from Iran and Saudi Arabia have held their first official conversation since the recent escalation of regional conflict, signalling a potential step toward de-escalation.
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According to the Saudi foreign ministry, Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Thursday. The call marked the first direct engagement between the two nations following Tehran’s strikes on Gulf countries in response to joint military actions involving the United States and Israel.
#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the announcement by President Donald Trump of the United States of America and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States… pic.twitter.com/BgdVV0WUPq
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During the conversation, both sides reviewed the latest developments and explored ways to reduce tensions in order to restore regional security and stability. The exchange comes amid heightened concerns over the potential for broader conflict across the Middle East.
The diplomatic contact follows the announcement of a two-week ceasefire involving United States and Israel, which has been welcomed by several regional powers. Saudi Arabia expressed hope that the truce would pave the way for a broader and more sustainable de-escalation process.
In recent days, Prince Faisal has also engaged in discussions with counterparts from Gulf and regional countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkiye, and Jordan, as part of coordinated diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation.
Saudi Arabia has reiterated its call for an end to attacks across the Gulf region and emphasized the importance of keeping strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, open for international navigation.
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The Saudi foreign ministry also acknowledged the role of Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir in facilitating the ceasefire, praising their diplomatic efforts in helping secure the temporary truce.