Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone on Tuesday in a call that underscored efforts by two of the Middle East’s most influential leaders to promote regional stability and avert further conflict.

According to Iranian state media and international reporting, Pezeshkian stressed that “unity and cohesion among Islamic nations are essential” for peace and security across the region. He reiterated Tehran’s readiness to support any diplomatic initiative that prevents war, promotes de-escalation, and avoids conflict, as long as it aligns with international law.

The call came amid heightened tensions in the Middle …