Iranian Foreign Minister held phone call with Saudi Arabia counterpart; discussed bilateral relations and regional developments; additional news will be announced later

The phone call between the Iranian and Saudi Foreign Ministers indicates potential thawing in relations, which could influence regional stability.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Apr 2026, 19:03 UTCOn the live feed at 18:43 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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If developments lead to cooperation, this could impact energy markets, particularly WTI crude prices, as improved relations generally ease supply-side tensions in the region. Keep an eye out for additional announcements that could signal further diplomatic progress or shifts in policy.

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