Middle EastUpdated November 7

Saudi Gazette: Araghchi says he called 12 foreign ministers, including Saudi FM

Saudi Gazette reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he had spoken by phone with 12 foreign ministers over the preceding 48 hours, including Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The Saudi Press Agency confirmed that Araghchi called Prince Faisal on Nov. 5; they discussed regional developments and efforts to strengthen regional security and stability. Saudi Arabia supports dialogue, de-escalation and diplomatic solutions. In an Oct. 26 Foreign Ministry statement carried by SPA, the Kingdom described its visit to Tehran as part of efforts to reduce escalation and support Qatari and Pakistani mediation, with negotiations aimed at preventing renewed military escalation. In a Sept. 2 statement, the Kingdom condemned Iran’s strike on the Saudi tanker Sidr and attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, and called for respect for international law and a return to negotiations and peaceful solutions.

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