Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi engaged in their first-ever phone conversation and discussed efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
The conversation came following the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two regional powers, brokered by China. The two leaders discussed increased military escalation in Gaza, where the death toll has topped 1,000 on the fifth consecutive day of Israeli aggression.
During the historic 45-minute call, the leaders addressed the pressing issue of the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict, which has garnered international attention. Both leaders emphasised the urgent need to end the war crimes committed against the Palestinian people.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who received the phone call from the Iranian President, reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to ending the conflict and is actively communicating with international and regional parties to halt the escalation.
He strongly condemned targeting civilians, stressing the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law. The humanitarian situation in Gaza was also a grave concern for Saudi Arabia.
