Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakçi held a phone call with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Ferhan amid the regional tension sparked by US threats of attack against Iran.
According to a statement made by the Iranian Foreign Ministry via Telegram, during the call held on Saturday, the two ministers discussed regional issues and recent developments.
Arakçi stressed that Iran is ready to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Stating that Tehran would respond to any attack it faces, Arakçi held Washington responsible for the possible consequences of any "adventure" the US might undertake.
Iranian Foreign Minister Arakçi also held phone calls around the same time with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.