Tehran, Riyadh Discuss Regional Developments

In the phone call, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud talked about the latest regional developments.

Araqchi outlined the current situation in the region, emphasizing Iran's responsible approach amidst ongoing tensions.

He expressed concern over the actions of the United States, noting that the US had conducted military aggression against Iran twice during the nuclear negotiation process, and lamented that even before diplomacy and negotiations could commence, the US was acting in contradiction to its commitments.

For his part, the Saudi foreign minister affirmed his country's support for the ceasefire agreement and the ongoing efforts to restore stability and security to the region.

Faisal bin Farhan also expressed hope that the current ceasefire would pave the way for a complete end to the conflict and the return of peace and stability to the region.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of then Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

In retaliation, Iranian Armed Forces launched attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region, demonstrating their capability to strike back effectively. Despite initial expectations by the attackers of a swift victory, the Iranian response proved significantly more potent, inflicting heavy damage on US and Israeli military resources while rallying the nation's unity and resistance.

While the US president had issued an ultimatum, Pakistani mediation facilitated an agreement for a two-week ceasefire during which negotiations would take place in Islamabad. Iran has proposed a ten-point plan as the foundation for discussions, seeking terms such as the withdrawal of US forces from the region, lifting sanctions, and establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Supreme National Security Council of Iran emphasized on April 8 that the aggression led to a historic victory for Iran, compelling the US to accept negotiation terms, including a plan for guaranteed non-aggression and the cessation of hostilities.

Iran has stressed that the negotiations would not signify an end to the conflict but rather an extension of the battlefield into diplomatic efforts, with a clear stance of distrust towards the US.