Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions
The contact marks the first publicly reported communication between the officials since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes on the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia and Iran's foreign ministers convened to discuss the escalating regional conflict, according to the kingdom's state news agency. Their first official communication since Iran-backed Houthis ramped up their attacks against Saudi Arabia. The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, indicated Tehran's readiness to extend any support aimed at brokering dialogue between Riyadh and Sanaa.
The conflict has intensified this week, with Houthis launching strikes on Saudi soil. Most recently, on Saturday, the militants targeted Riyadh's international airport, resulting in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries, marking the deadliest assault on the kingdom in over a decade.
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