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Iranian FM engages Saudi and Qatari counterparts on regional stability diplomacy

Nov 05, 2026 07:56 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,iran,saudi-arabia,qatar,regional-stability,foreign-minister

Summary

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone consultations with his Saudi and Qatari counterparts to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing regional stability. These bilateral communications indicate an ongoing track of diplomatic engagement between Iran and Gulf states, potentially serving to de-escalate tensions or coordinate positions amidst the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Iranian foreign minister speaks to Saudi and Qatari counterparts in separate calls Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Saudi and Qatari counterparts in separate phone calls on Thursday, as they discussed the "latest progress" in diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the re...

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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Saudi and Qatari counterparts regarding the latest progress in diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region.

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