Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister bin Farhan held a phone call to discuss regional developments and Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad, Tasnim reports

The recent phone exchange between Iran's and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministers signals a potential thaw in regional relations, notably amidst ongoing tensions and evolving conflict dynamics.

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The exchange focused on easing tensions and addressing the evolving regional situation amid ongoing conflict dynamics

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