Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers hold phone call on US talks, regional issues

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said. The two ministers discussed the latest status of negotiations between Iran and the United States and progress in implementing agreements reached so far. According to the ministry, the two officials also reviewed regional developments and stressed the importance of continuing dialogue and diplomatic solutions. The call comes after Iranian and US delegations completed the first round of technical talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with mediation from Pakistan and Qatar. During those negotiations, the Iranian delegation briefly walked out of the talks in protest at threats from US President Donald Trump before discussions resumed. No further details on the substance of the Saudi-Iranian call were immediately available.