Iran FM holds talks with Qatari, Saudi counterparts on regional stability
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations on Sunday with his counterparts from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as part of broad diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.
In a call with Qatari Foreign Minister and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Araghchi stressed the need for continued diplomatic consultations and coordination to support peace initiatives and promote regional stability.
He outlined the current situation, particularly issues pertaining to the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between Iran and the US, as well as challenges to stabilizing it.
Al Thani welcomed Iran’s diplomatic approach and stated that Doha is ready to play an active role in mediating and facilitating discussions with the aim of ending the anti-Iran war.
Separately, Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud exchanged views on the latest developments in West Asia and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The Iranian foreign minister elaborated on the situation regarding the Tehran-Washington ceasefire and briefed his Saudi counterpart on Tehran’s diplomatic moves to end the war and ease tensions.
Earlier on Sunday, Araghchi also held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
He also held a phone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday.
Abdelatty affirmed the importance of diplomacy to ensure the continuation of the ceasefire in a way that leads to a permanent end to the war.
In addition to consultations with regional officials, the Iranian foreign minister also spoke with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, about “developments related to the ceasefire.”
Araghchi emphasized the importance of European countries playing a “constructive role” in the diplomatic process.
Tensions have been running high in the region following the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, which was launched on February 28 with the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and several top military commanders.
On April 8, forty days into the war, a Pakistan-brokered temporary ceasefire took effect. Talks ensued in Islamabad but stopped short of an agreement amid the United States’ maximalist demands and insistence on unreasonable positions.
Araghchi has been on a three-leg regional tour that included visits to Pakistan and Oman. Following discussions with senior Pakistani officials, he traveled to Muscat for a meeting with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq before returning to Islamabad for a short visit.
He is expected to head next to Moscow.
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