Saudi FM discusses mediation efforts aimed at ending Mideast crisis with Iran, Pakistan counterparts

This handout photograph taken on March 29, 2026 and released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) greeting his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan, upon his arrival at the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad. (AFP)
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Updated 12 May 2026
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Saudi FM discusses mediation efforts aimed at ending Mideast crisis with Iran, Pakistan counterparts

  • Pakistan is leading neutral mediation efforts between the United States and Iran to de-escalate the regional war

RIAYDH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional developments with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts in separate calls, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Prince Faisal spoke on the phone with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed “the latest developments related to Pakistani mediation efforts and the ongoing diplomatic talks between Iran and US,” the ministry said.

The foreign minister also called his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar.

The officials discussed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Iran and the US.

Both sides affirmed the importance of diplomatic solutions, and stressed their support for all efforts aimed at restoring stability to the region, the Saudi Press Agency said. 

Pakistan is leading neutral mediation efforts between the United States and Iran to de-escalate the regional war.