RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and discussed Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East conflict.
The two sides exchanged views on the developments related to the Pakistani mediation and ongoing diplomatic talks between Iran and the US, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
The Saudi Foreign Minister also held a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday and discussed the recent regional situation.
“The Saudi Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and reiterated support for Islamabad’s efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability, particularly in the context of ongoing engagement between Iran and the United States,” said a statement issued by Pakistan’s foreign office.
The Pakistani and Saudi top diplomats also exchanged views on the significance of safeguarding maritime security, including in the Strait of Hormuz.
The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact on regional and international developments, the statement said.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan on the evolving regional situation and matters of mutual interest.
The Saudi Foreign Minister appreciated… pic.twitter.com/U3gtyf2jWq
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 11, 2026
It may be recalled that Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Sunday spoke over the phone with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and discussed the latest regional developments.
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s mediation and diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution between the United States and Iran to bring peace and stability in the region.
On Sunday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Islamabad had received Iran’s response to a US proposal to end the war in the region.
Pakistan brokered a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington on April 8 that halted the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
On April 11, Pakistan hosted high-stakes direct talks between the US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad.
The Islamabad Talks concluded without a final agreement; however, they paved the way for further negotiations between Washington and Tehran to permanently resolve the conflict.
The war started after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, prompting retaliatory action from Tehran against Israel and the Gulf countries.
The confrontation also contributed to disruptions in maritime traffic around the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a peace agreement between the US and Iran could be reached as early as next week through Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said progress had been made in negotiations with Iran but warned that military action could resume if Tehran refused to accept a deal that included reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
