{
  "id": 13813905,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T22:38:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-911373"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi via telephone to discuss the latest regional escalation and ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the situation, according to the Saudi Gazette. Al-Monitor reports that this marks the first publicly reported contact between the two officials since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes on the kingdom.\n\nDuring the discussion, the two ministers reviewed recent regional developments, with Al-Monitor noting that the Iranian foreign minister stated Tehran is ready to provide any assistance.\n\nSeparately, Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a call from Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to discuss regional security efforts and developments. Ajel English reports that Al Zayani offered condolences following a Houthi militia terrorist attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that resulted in the deaths of citizens and residents.",
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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": "Al-Monitor",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:46:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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": "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."
}