Mecca pact to be activated? Pakistan discusses Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia with Iran
The Houthis, who are a militant group in Yemen, are often regarded as a proxy group backed by Iran and part of Tehran's "axis of resistance" in the West Asia.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had discussions with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and South Korea regarding the regional situation, according to various sources. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun spoke with Araghchi on Friday, focusing on the situation in the Middle East, including the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides emphasized the need for continued cooperation and diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of tensions and to restore stability and security to the region. Additionally, Araghchi had a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, where they discussed bilateral ties and the latest regional developments.
Both sides highlighted the rise in insecurity and the need to maintain cooperation to avert the crisis and bring stability back to the neighborhood.
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- Araghchi discusses regional situation with Saudi, South Korean counterparts middleeasteye.net
- South Korean, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz channelnewsasia.com
