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  "id": 13808237,
  "title": "Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions, state news agency says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-tensions-state-news",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T21:46:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al-Monitor",
    "slug": "al-monitor",
    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-tensions-state-news-agency-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss recent regional escalations and ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the situation, according to the Saudi Gazette. Al-Monitor reports this marks the first publicly reported contact between the two officials since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes on the kingdom. During the conversation, the Iranian foreign minister stated that Tehran is ready to provide any assistance.\n\nSeparately, Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a call from Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, to discuss regional security and stability, according to Ajel English. Al Zayani offered condolences to Saudi Arabia regarding the deaths of citizens and residents during a Houthi militia terrorist attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Ajel English reports that Al Zayani affirmed Bahrain's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for measures taken to protect the kingdom's sovereignty and security.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi, Syrian foreign ministers discuss regional developments in phone call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-syrian-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-developments-in-phone",
        "published": "2026-10-11T19:13:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi, Syrian FMs discuss over phone joint efforts for regional security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-syrian-fms-discuss-over-phone-joint-efforts-for-regional",
        "published": "2026-10-11T20:49:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-tensions",
        "published": "2026-10-11T22:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers have discussed regional tensions, Saudi state news says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-have-discussed-regional-tensions",
        "published": "2026-10-11T22:38:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan reiterates commitment to Saudi security after Riyadh attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pakistan-reiterates-commitment-to-saudi-security-after-riyadh-attack",
        "published": "2026-10-11T23:01:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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