Asia

Saudi Crown Prince holds phone call with Iran President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spoke on Saturday with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

ANI Jun 15, 2025 13:49 IST

Saudi Crown Prince holds phone call with Iranian President (Photo/WAM)

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], June 15 (ANI/WAM): Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Crown Prince in the call on Saturday expressed his condolences and sympathy to the President and people of Iran, as well as the families of those who lost their lives as a result of the Israeli attacks.
He reaffirmed the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of these attacks, which infringe upon the sovereignty and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and constitute a violation of international laws and norms.
The Saudi Crown Prince stressed that these attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis and have hindered efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach diplomatic solutions. He emphasised the Kingdom's rejection of the use of force to resolve disputes and highlighted the importance of dialogue as the foundation for settling disagreements. (ANI/TPS)

Tags:

Masoud Pezeshkian Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Iranian President Jeddah Saudi Crown

Get the App

Trump describes Michigan synagogue attack as "terrible"

2026-03-12T21:37:48.649703+00:00 IST

Speaking at a Women's History Month event at the White House, the US president said he had been fully briefed on the situation and described the incident as "terrible."

Asia

PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian

2026-03-12T18:38:51.548177+00:00 IST

"Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi posted on X.

Asia

India consistently supported Maldives in crisis: Mohamed Nasheed

2026-03-12T17:24:56.194121+00:00 IST

He highlighted India's role as a "first responder" for the Maldives, emphasising that India's support during critical periods has been fundamental to the stability and security of the island nation.

Asia

MoCA closely monitoring air travel situation in West Asia

2026-03-12T17:01:23.119614+00:00 IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia region and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region. Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and the orderly conduct of flight operations.

Pacific

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Chile President's inauguration

2026-03-12T16:46:49.315628+00:00 IST

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, visited Chile from March 10-12 and represented the Government of India at the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Chile, HE Jose Antonio Kast Rist.

Saudi Crown Prince holds phone call with Iran President

Tags:

Get the App

Trump describes Michigan synagogue attack as "terrible"

PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian

India consistently supported Maldives in crisis: Mohamed Nasheed

MoCA closely monitoring air travel situation in West Asia

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Chile President's inauguration

Ending Iran's nuclear ambitions over oil profits: Trump clarifies

"Blocking Strait of Hormuz must continue," says Ayatollah Mojtaba

"US will never risk sending its navy to open up Strait of Hormuz”

Bangladesh Parliament elects new Speaker, Deputy Speaker

Indian crew member killed in attack on US-owned tanker