Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss escalating regional developments amidst growing military tension. During the call, Araghchi addressed what he termed "continuing conspiracies and aggressive actions" by the
United States and Israel in the region, with both officials exchanging views on their repercussions. Araghchi affirmed Iran's "full readiness" to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security. He emphasized that any "aggression or hostile act" from the United States
or Israel, or "participation or support from regional countries," would be met with a "decisive and proportionate response" by Iranian armed forces. The Foreign Minister further stated that parties undertaking such steps "will bear full responsibility for all consequences stemming
from those ventures." These developments followed earlier separate phone calls by Araghchi with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, discussing the latest regional updates. Such communications occur as the region experiences unprecedented military escalation, particularly after Washington
announced plans to target Iran's energy infrastructure. This move could lead to further regional escalation, amidst Iranian warnings of widespread reactions to any attacks on its vital facilities. Tehran expressed concern that such strikes could destabilize the entire region, asserting
that any military action against it would face a firm and comprehensive response.
