Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met his counterpart Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, in Jeddah, where the two discussed regional issues and growing concerns over Israel’s war on Gaza, Middle East Eye reports.
According to a statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the pair addressed bilateral relations and developments in the besieged Palestinian territory.
“The top Iranian diplomat underscored the necessity for the Muslim world to confront threats and challenges, particularly concerning the [sic] occupied Palestine, halting the ongoing genocide there, and preventing the colonial scheme to erase Palestine,” the ministry said.