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Saudi and Omani Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

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June 26, 2026

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Riyadh, June 26 (QNA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has discussed regional developments and efforts to contain the crisis between the United States and Iran during a telephone call with his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi.

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UrduPoint

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· Jul 9, 2026

Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional developments by phone with several foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly nations

Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional developments by phone with several foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly nations

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Saudi, US Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks on Regional Developments

Riyadh, July 11 (QNA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed the latest regional developments during a telephone call on Saturday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional security and U.S.-Iran talks

Riyadh, June 29 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed regional security and ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran during a phone call on Sunday. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministers reviewed developments related to the []

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Top Saudi, US diplomats discuss Washington-Tehran agreement, Hormuz navigation

Talks held on sidelines Gulf-US ministerial meeting in Manama, says Saudi Foreign Ministry

Saudi Gazette

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· Jun 25, 2026

Marco Rubio, Prince Faisal meet to review progress in negotiations with Iran

MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reviewed regional and international developments, most notably the US-Iran agreement and the progress made in negotiations between them. Their meeting was held on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States in Manama on Thursday.Topics such as importance of freedom of international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions, and the developments in Gaza and Lebanon were also figured in their talks. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan; Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Naif Al Sudairi; Director General of the Office of the Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Ismail; and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Manal Radwan.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

Presstv

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran FM meets Karbala, Najaf governors to discuss funeral plans for late Ayatollah Khamenei

The Iranian foreign minister and governors of the holy Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf discuss arrangements for the upcoming funeral ceremonies of late Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 8, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Speaks to Al Arabiya English | GNT

On Global News Today, Al Arabiya English launches The Diplomatic Quarter, a new weekly series hosted by Tom Burges Watson featuring exclusive conversations with ambassadors and senior diplomats shaping Saudi Arabia's relationships around the world. In the inaugural episode, Tom speaks with His Excellency Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, about the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Riyadh. The discussion explores India-Saudi relations, trade and investment, energy security, the contribution of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, and India's global transformation. They also discuss the changing geopolitical landscape, India's ties with the Gulf, Iran and China, and the future of bilateral cooperation. #SaudiArabia #India #IndiaSaudiRelations #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #AlArabiyaEnglish #GlobalNewsToday #TheDiplomaticQuarter

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss regional tensions

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed regional developments by phone on Sunday.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 28, 2026

DPM Dar Discusses Regional Situation With Bahrain and EU Amid Ceasefire Concerns | Dawn News English

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate discussions with officials from Bahrain and the European Union on the evolving regional situation and concerns surrounding the ceasefire. The talks focused on diplomatic engagement, regional stability, and efforts to support peace amid ongoing tensions. The consultations underscore Pakistan's continued diplomatic outreach as countries across the region seek to prevent further escalation and encourage dialogue. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #ishaqdar #diplomacy #bahrain #europeanunion #Ceasefire #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 21, 2026

Egypt Hosts Regional Talks On Peace, Stability

Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia met in Cairo on Sunday to discuss regional developments and issues relating to peace, security, and stability. The meeting comes amid ongoing regional efforts to support the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week by the United States and Iran to end their [] The post Egypt Hosts Regional Talks On Peace, Stability appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 11, 2026

Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats

Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers have met to discuss the safety of the Strait of Hormuz located between them.

The Tribune

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· Jul 10, 2026

Jaishankar reviews India-Oman strategic ties, thanks Muscat for help to Indian seafarers

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, reviewing the India-Oman Strategic Partnership and discussing regional and global developments of mutual interest during his official visit to the Sultanate. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two ministers held bilateral discussions on the full []

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oman and Iran to pursue talks on managing navigation in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, June 23 (Reuters) - Oman and Iran agreed on Tuesday to press on with discussions about the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including maritime services in the strategic waterway and the costs associated with them.In a joint statement issued after talks in Muscat, the two countries said a joint working group involving their foreign ministries would be formed to continue the discussions and that they would consult other littoral states and relevant parties.

India News Network

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· Jul 10, 2026

India and Oman Discuss Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Instability

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Omani counterpart to address regional developments and strengthen bilateral ties.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Omani, Indian Foreign Ministers discuss regional developments and situation in Strait of Hormuz

MUSCAT, July 10 (YPA) – Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi met with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday in Muscat to discuss current regional and international developments, including the situation regarding shipping and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and its repercussions on international trade, energy supplies, and supply chains. The []

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge in Switzerland

US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge in Switzerland US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for technical-level talks with Iran, Reuters reported, marking the next phase of negotiations to implement the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Before departing, Vance said he hoped the discussions would produce progress on Iran's nuclear programme and efforts to strengthen the ceasefire in Lebanon, adding that Israel and Lebanon want security. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir are also travelling to Switzerland, while Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and a delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have already arrived. The talks are expected to focus on implementing the agreement and addressing outstanding issues, including nuclear matters, sanctions and regional security. Convoy escorts a plane carrying an Iranian delegation after landing at Zurich Airport in Switzerland, 20 June 2026 (Denis Balibouse/Reuters)

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