TEHRAN – The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers held phone talks late on Monday during which they agreed to maintain consultation on regional development amid the Israeli cruel attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi thanked the Saudi Kingdom for adopting a clear stance in condemning Israel’s October 26 attack on certain military targets inside Iran.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan condemned the Zionist regime’s violation of the Iranian sovereignty and territorial integrity and said it is necessary all sides take steps to prevent the escalation of the conflict.

Araghchi also said it is necessary all Muslim states to work together to bring Israel’s cruel attack on the people of Gaza and Lebanon to a halt.