Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions, state news agency says

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The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers discussed the regional conflict and ways to reduce tensions, in their first publicly reported contact since Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia intensified. Iran's foreign minister also said Tehran was ready to assist dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Oct 11 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister spoke with his Iranian counterpart about the recent escalation of the regional conflict and efforts to lower tensions, the Saudi state news agency reported on Sunday, the officials' first publicly reported contact since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes on the kingdom. Iran's foreign minister said Tehran is ready to provide any assistance to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, according to a post on the minister's Telegram account.