RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls on Monday with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani and EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas, amid growing regional concern over the escalation between Israel and Iran.

The Saudi official and his Slovenian counterpart, Tanja Fajon, also held talks on Wednesday about the latest developments the region and their implications.

According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the calls focused on the latest regional developments and their broader international implications.

Both sides reviewed ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the fallout from Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian targets and Tehran's retaliation, which have prompted fears of a wider confrontation in the Middle East.

The minister also spoke with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot.

The two foreign ministers discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on the region’s security and stability.