Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate phone calls with Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz, his office said. He called for strengthened cooperation and joint diplomatic efforts to restore regional stability. The call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan followed Riyadh's report that it had shot down drones allegedly launched by Iran‑affiliated groups in Iraq. The talks highlight ongoing diplomatic attempts to reduce tensions around a key maritime chokepoint.
Iran's Foreign Minister Discusses Strait of Hormuz Security With Saudi, Omani Counterparts After Drone Incident
FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo
DUBAI, July 28 — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate phone calls on Monday evening with his Saudi and Omani counterparts to discuss security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement posted on his Telegram channel on Tuesday.
The statement said Araqchi reviewed the latest bilateral and regional developments and stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and pursue joint diplomatic measures to restore stability across the region. He urged deeper coordination between regional governments to prevent escalation and protect vital shipping routes.
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
His conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan followed Riyadh's report that it had shot down drones that Saudi officials say were launched by Iran‑affiliated groups operating in Iraq. The exchanges come amid heightened tensions in the Gulf over attacks and countermeasures that threaten commercial navigation through one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints.
Statement: Araqchi emphasized the importance of "strengthening cooperation and advancing joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region," the Telegram post said.
The calls underscore continuing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and its Gulf neighbors as they navigate security challenges linked to militias, proxy actors and broader regional rivalries.
(Reporting by Elwely Elwelly; Editing by Tom Hogue)
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