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Saudi Arabia seeks ways to ease tensions with Türkiye, Egypt and Kuwait
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed joint steps to reduce regional tensions with his counterparts in Türkiye, Egypt and Kuwait. The phone calls addressed security developments in the Middle East and efforts to preserve stability.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held phone calls with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jassem Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss the security situation in the region.
The talks focused on joint efforts to contain regional tensions. The ministers assessed initiatives that could contribute to preserving security and stability.
Efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East
Mutual threats of military escalation between the United States and Iran topped the regional agenda. The control exercised by the Houthis in Yemen over several points near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait was also among the main issues discussed.
Qatar announced that its mediation team was working to restart talks between the United States and Iran. Doha said the parties had spent two weeks considering different ideas for resuming negotiations.
Conflicts around Iran
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28 caused the deaths of thousands of people. Iran responded with attacks on Israel and U.S. bases in countries across the region.
The United States carried out military strikes on several sites in Iran after the negotiating process stalled over disagreements concerning navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the transport of energy and goods.
Sites targeted by the Houthis
The Houthis targeted oil tankers and Saudi-owned vessels along regional sea routes. Civilian airports and energy production facilities in Saudi Arabia were also among the targets of the attacks, which caused casualties and material damage.
Saudi Arabia has led the coalition supporting Yemen's government since March 2015. The Houthis are accused of receiving support from Iran and have controlled Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and several provinces since September 2014.
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