regional developments

Ankara, Aug. 13 (SANA)Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that a joint defense agreement withSaudi ArabiaandPakistanis aimed at strengtheningregional securityand stability and does not designate any country as an enemy or adversary. Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk said the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement would establish a more sustainable institutional framework for defense and security cooperation among Ankara, Riyadh and Islamabad. “The main objective of the agreement is to co…

Cairo, Aug. 13 (SANA)Egyptian Foreign MinisterBadr Abdelattyand UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterAbdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyancalled for intensified efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, prevent the conflict from spreading, and return to compliance with a memorandum of understanding between the United States andIran, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday.In a statement published on its website, the ministry said the two ministers stressed during a telephone call the importance o…

Capitals, Aug. 13 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Washington had full control ofthe Strait of Hormuz, as shipping through the strategic waterway declined and Pakistani efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran struggled to make progress.Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the United States was in “complete control” of the strait and expressed confidence that Washington would retain that control. He described the U.S. naval blockade as a “wall of steel” and said Iran was un…

Madam Prime Minister, you have just concluded your fourth summit telephone call with H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. First, could you tell us which side proposed today's telephone call and how it came about? Also, could you explain once again what message you conveyed regarding Japan's position on the situation in the Middle East? In June, the United States and Iran both signed the memorandum. Did you exchange views on the implementation of that memorand…

The phone conversation between Dr. Berezkian and the Prime Minister of Japan; Iran has not acted outside international laws in any way/ I hope Japan's diplomatic efforts to establish peace and stability in the region will be fruitful/ Mrs. Sanae Takaichi: Tokyo supports diplomatic methods to end the war. 🔹 In a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Japan, the President emphasized on the development of historical relations and stated that: Iran is not looking for unrest in the region,…

Today, at 4:20 p.m., I held my fourth telephone conversation with President Pezeshkian of Iran, based on the latest situation in the Middle East. I pointed out the importance of easing the current military tensions and calming down the situation as soon as possible, given that the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is at an important stage and Iran is continuing to communicate with relevant countries toward the opening of the Strait. He also conveyed Japan's position that it is necessar…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for further strengthening of ties with Pakistan and expansion of cooperation between the two countries in all areas of mutual interest. Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistani Minister of Interior Syed Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran on Tuesday, during which he emphasized the deep historical, cultural, religious and popular bonds between the two neighboring nations. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to further deepen its relations …

Damascus, Aug 12 (SANA)Syria’s Foreign MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibaniheld a telephone call with Lebanese Prime MinisterNawaf Salamto discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two countries, Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement. The discussions focused on serving the common interests ofSyriaandLebanonand supporting their security and stability, the ministry said. The call also addressed the latest regional and international developm…

Cairo, Aug. 12 (SANA)Egyptian Foreign MinisterBadr Abdelattyheld separate phone calls with his British and Bahraini counterparts on Tuesday, focusing on efforts to easeregional tensions, maintain freedom of navigation and strengthen security and stability. In talks with British Foreign SecretaryDavid Miliband, Abdelatty stressed the importance of diplomacy and dialogue, with both sides urging parties in the region to continue negotiations and avoid further military escalation, Egypt’s Foreign M…

Riyadh, Aug. 12 (SANA)Saudi Foreign Minister PrinceFaisal bin Farhanand his Turkish counterpartHakan Fidandiscussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to ease tensions during a phone call on Tuesday, as concerns persist over security in key Middle East waterways.The two ministers discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions and ensure the security of shipping routes in the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.They also stressed the importance of safeguarding fre…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that the Islamic Republic has never violated international law and has consistently sought to maintain and strengthen good relations with its neighboring countries.“Iran has never sought unrest in the region. The US and the Zionist regime have disrupted peace and stability in the region by attacking Iran, assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, killing many civilians, including students of Minab, and destroying civilian infrastructure,…

Pakistan's Interior Minister's meeting with the President; Dr. Mezikian: The efforts of the Pakistani authorities for solidarity and strengthening relations with Iran is valuable/ We emphasize on deepening relations with Pakistan in all fields/ Seyed Mohsen Naqvi: The strong relations between Pakistan and Iran are unbreakable. Referring to the deep historical, cultural and people-to-people ties between the two countries, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Bizikian, said on…

Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA)After two years of rapid security shifts that have redrawn the balance of power in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have moved beyond political coordination by signing the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement,” a trilateral framework for collective deterrence and integrated defense capabilities. The agreement, signed in Mecca on Aug. 7, comes as threats multiply across the region — from the expanding fronts of the Gaza war, to the 12-day war, to the US-Israe…

Islamabad, Aug. 11 (SANA)Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterMohammad Ishaq Darheld separate phone calls on Monday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and Kuwaiti Foreign MinisterSheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabahto discuss the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Dar discussed with PrinceFaisal bin Farhana number of issues of shared interest and ways to enh…

Prime Minister, you have just concluded a summit telephone talk with His Majesty Haitham, Sultan of Oman. Could you tell us what was discussed regarding the situation in the Middle East? Also, did your discussion touch on the ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran? From 5:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. today, I held my second telephone talk with H.M. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said, Sultan of Oman, since April, in light of the latest developments in the Middle East. I emphasized …

Today, from 17:00, I held a telephone conversation with King Haitham of Oman, the second time since April, based on the latest situation in the Middle East. I emphasized that the situation surrounding Iran is at an important stage, and that it is important to calm down the situation as soon as possible and steadily resolve various issues, including the nuclear issue, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, and stated that Japan will continue to mak…

Riyadh, Aug. 10 (SANA)Saudi Foreign MinisterFaisal bin Farhanheld a phone call on Sunday with Kuwaiti Foreign MinisterJarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabahto discuss regional developments.Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the talks focused on efforts to reduce tensions in the region in a way that contributes to strengthening regional security and stability.The call comes amid intensified regional and international diplomatic efforts to contain tensions in the Middle East, including consultations a…

Kuwait, Aug. 9 (SANA)Kuwait andOmanstressed Sunday the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to strengthen security and stability in the Gulf region and ensure the safety and freedom of maritime navigation during a phone call between their foreign ministers, according to theKuwaitNews Agency. KUNA said Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, reviewed the latest regional developments and conditions during the call. The two minis…

Abu Dhabi/Cairo, Aug. 9 (SANA)Arab foreign ministers held a series of phone calls focused on regional tensions and efforts to prevent further escalation, with officials from theUnited Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt and Iraq stressing dialogue and diplomatic coordination. UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed regional developments with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, according to a statement from the UAE Foreign Ministry. Du…

Cairo, Aug. 9 (SANA)Egyptian Foreign MinisterBadr Abdelattyand his Turkish counterpart,Hakan Fidan, stressed during a telephone call on Sunday the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve de-escalation and reach lasting and comprehensive understandings that would promote regional security and stability. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to reduce escalation and ease tensions. They also exchan…

Aden, Aug. 8 (SANA)Yemen has welcomed the Mecca Mutual Defense Pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, describing it as a strategic step and an important milestone in defense cooperation among the three countries. In a statement published Saturday on its official website, the Yemeni Foreign Ministry said the agreement reflects the three countries’ shared political will to confront challenges and threats to regional security and stability. The ministry highlighted the particular impo…

Doha, Aug. 5 (SANA)Qatar Emir SheikhTamim bin Hamad Al Thaniand U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpdiscussed on Tuesday regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions betweenWashingtonandTehran, according to the Qatar News Agency.During a phone call, the two leaders discussed efforts to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran and support a lasting diplomatic resolution to the crisis in the region.Sheikh Tamim stressed the importance of continuing dialogue and using diploma…

Ankara, Aug. 6 (SANA)SyriaandTürkiyeagreed on Thursday to establish a High-Level Coordination Council as the two neighboring countries seek to deepen political, economic and infrastructure cooperation. The agreement was reached during talks in Ankara between Syrian Foreign MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibaniand his Turkish counterpartHakan Fidan, who discussed ways to strengthenbilateral relationsand reviewed a range of joint initiatives aimed at expanding cooperation. The two sides also discusse…

Washington, Aug. 6 (SANA)U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his British counterpart Ed Miliband discussed a range of regional and international issues during talks in Washington, stressing the importance ofEuropeassuming a greater role in ensuring its own security, while reaffirming their countries’ commitment to safeguarding navigation in theStrait of Hormuzand preventing Iran from developing or acquiring a nuclear weapon. According to aU.S. State Departmentstatement carried by Reuters, t…

Today, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from His Excellency President Donald Trump, President of the friendly United States of America. During the call, the latest regional developments were reviewed, especially the efforts made to reduce the escalation between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and to bring their views closer, in a way that enhances the chances of reaching a sustainable diplomatic settlement of the crisis. H…

Damascus, Aug 6. (SANA)PresidentAhmad al-Sharaareceived on Thursday UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell in Damascus. Talks during the meeting dealt with means of enhancing bilateral relations betweenSyria and the UK, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest. The meeting also reviewed regional and international developments, with both sides stressing the importance of continuing coordination in a manner that serves shared interests and contributes to regional stability. Foreig…