TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have discussed a range of issues during a telephone conversation, including the war in Gaza, bilateral relations as well as the escalation of war in the region.

Hossein Amir Abdollahian is said to have brought to his Saudi counterpart's attention Iranian pilgrims' visits to holy sites in the kingdom. Amir Abdollahian asked Faisal bin Farhan to help facilitate the visits, emphasizing the need to expedite the commencement of the Hajj and Umrah operations.

Furthermore, both parties expressed satisfaction with the favorable trend of bilateral relations and emphasized the development and deepening of cooperation between the two countries in areas of interest.

Both diplomats also expressed concern about the continuation of Israeli crimes against the oppressed people of Gaza and highlighted the need to lift the brutal siege against the population there. 

The regional and international developments, including the situation in Gaza, the Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea, were discussed and examined by both parties.

Amir Abdollahian invited his counterpart to visit Tehran.