Riyadh/Doha, April 27 (SANA) Senior Gulf officials held a series of calls on Sunday to discuss rising regional tensions and efforts to de-escalate, as concerns grow over security and stability across the Middle East with U.S.-Iranian talks have stalled.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke by phone with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, with discussions focusing on recent developments and measures to reduce escalation, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry in a statement posted on X. The two sides also discussed continued coordination to support regional stability.
In a separate call, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held talks with Prince Faisal, reviewing regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.
The discussions included efforts to reach a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, alongside broader regional dynamics and bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed hope that parties involved would respond to mediation efforts, paving the way for dialogue and a lasting agreement that could prevent renewed escalation.
Earlier Sunday, he also stressed the need to keep maritime routes open and ensure freedom of international navigation, warning against using them as leverage amid rising tensions.
The region has seen heightened military activity since late February, with an escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, as well as missile and drone attacks targeting several countries.
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