RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has discussed the latest regional developments during a telephone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments and affirmed the importance of continuing joint coordination and consultations to achieve security and stability in the region, a Foreign Ministry statement said on Saturday.
🇸🇦📞🇺🇸 | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan held phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. pic.twitter.com/a3RzBJnsPg
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) July 11, 2026
Tensions in the Middle East have remained high following a series of military exchanges between the United States and Iran. After the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February, Tehran responded with attacks targeting Israel as well as regional countries hosting US military assets, including Saudi Arabia.
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In mid-June, Iran and the United States reached a Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalating hostilities and paving the way for a lasting peace agreement.
Under the Islamabad MoU, the US and Iran committed to halt military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, and negotiate a comprehensive agreement covering Iran’s nuclear programme, US sanctions, and a permanent ceasefire within 60 days.
Despite the understanding, hostilities have intensified in recent days following Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting further military exchanges.
On Thursday, Iran launched a series of strikes targeting US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, describing the attacks as retaliation for a second consecutive night of US airstrikes.
