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Saudi Foreign Minister, Iranian counterpart discuss reducing tensions in the region

Published: 09 Apr 2026 - 11:57 am | Last Updated: 09 Apr 2026 - 12:08 pm
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Foreign Minister HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the call addressed current developments and ways to de-escalate tensions in order to contribute to the restoration of security and stability in the region.

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