Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister speaks with his Iranian counterpart about escalating regional tensions, according to Saudi state news. The call is reported as the first publicly reported contact between the two officials since Iran-aligned Houthis intensify strikes on Saudi Arabia.
Saudi state reporting frames the discussion around efforts to reduce tensions. Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is ready to help facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, according to a post on his Telegram account. The outlets largely focus on the timing of the communication and its link to the renewed pressure created by the Houthi attacks.
Overall, the reporting presents a consistent account of a first public, high-level exchange between Riyadh and Tehran that centers on de-escalation, with Iran offering a role in Yemen-related dialogue.
