RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during which the two sides discussed regional developments.
The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.
سمو وزير الخارجية الأمير #فيصل_بن_فرحان @FaisalbinFarhan يتلقى اتصالاً هاتفياً من معالي وزير خارجية الجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية عباس عراقجي. https://t.co/VbzMC3c2KW
— وزارة الخارجية 🇸🇦 (@KSAMOFA) November 5, 2026
Prince Fails also held a separate call with Foreign Minister of Brunei Darussalam Prince Abdul Mateen and reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen and further develop it, as well as issues of mutual interest.
Last month Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Iran agreed to continue a four-way dialogue on regional peace and security following an unprecedented meeting of senior military, defence and intelligence officials in Tehran.
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Turkiye’s intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin, travelled to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials.
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said the visit formed part of efforts by the countries party to the Makkah agreement to reduce tensions, promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and support mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar.
Riyadh said it hoped the parties concerned would respond positively and practically to the outcome of the Tehran meeting and the wider mediation efforts.
The ministry also stressed the importance of opening negotiating channels to prevent a return to military escalation and pave the way for an agreement that could bring the crisis to an end.
#Statement | In continuation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s role in reinforcing regional and international dialogue and peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the visit of HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense, and representatives of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries to the Iranian capital, Tehran, to meet with senior Iranian officials, comes as part of the ongoing efforts of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries to de-escalate tensions between the parties to the current crisis, encourage dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and support the mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) October 26, 2026
In a statement posted on social media, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the delegation’s meeting with senior Iranian officials was part of ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions surrounding the current regional crisis.
The ministry said the initiative also sought to reinforce regional and international dialogue and support mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan.
Riyadh reiterated its commitment to promoting dialogue and peaceful solutions amid continuing regional uncertainty.
