RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a pivotal phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, April 9, 2026. This marks the first publicly announced contact between the regional powers since the outbreak of the Iran war earlier this year.
According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the diplomats discussed ways to reduce tensions and restore stability across the region. The high-level communication follows the announcement of a fragile two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, brokered with significant diplomatic assistance from Pakistan.
The call is viewed as a critical step toward de-escalation after months of intense hostilities that saw strikes across Gulf territories and the disruption of global energy routes. Both sides expressed a shared interest in securing the Middle East and halting further aggression.
