Saudi Arabia and Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Tensions
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran discussed recent escalating regional conflicts and efforts to reduce tensions.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran met to discuss the escalation of regional conflicts and efforts to reduce tensions. This contact marks the first publicly acknowledged communication between the two officials since the Houthi attacks against the kingdom increased.
Regional Tensions on the Table
According to information reported by the Saudi state agency, the country's foreign minister held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart. The conversation addressed the recent escalation of regional conflicts and potential steps to lower tensions.
Message of Dialogue from Iran
The Iranian foreign minister stated that Tehran is ready to provide all kinds of support to facilitate the establishment of dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Contact in the Shadow of Attacks
The Houthis in Yemen launched numerous attacks targeting Saudi Arabia within the past week. In the attack targeting Riyadh International Airport on Saturday—the deadliest incident in the kingdom in over a decade—13 people lost their lives and more than 300 people were injured.