Iran07 September, 20263 min read
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Calls Saudi FM Faisal Bin Farhan, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan
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Iranian FM held talks with Saudi and Turkish counterparts on regional developments. Discussions included Strait of Hormuz security and regional de-escalation efforts.
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Phone talks as tensions rise
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday night to discuss bilateral issues and regional developments. The calls also covered diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region and address the insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hormuz as a result of US aggressive actions, according to Tabnak. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts to discuss regional developments and efforts to maintain security and stability, with a call on Sunday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reviewing the latest regional developments.
In the same reporting, Ratopati said Araghchi discussed the latest diplomatic efforts to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz with Turkish and Saudi counterparts over the telephone on Saturday night. Ratopati added that the discussions took place after naval clashes between Iran and the United States on Saturday morning, when the US Central Command said it struck three Iranian crude oil transport ships after Iran’s IRGC fired ballistic missiles towards two US Navy warships.
Strait of Hormuz dispute
Ratopati reported that the US Central Command said on X that after Iran’s IRGC fired ballistic missiles towards two US Navy warships patrolling the regional waterway, the US military struck three Iranian crude oil transport ships. Ratopati also said the US Central Command added that “No American personnel were injured,” while the Iranian Navy later confirmed the US strikes and stated it targeted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and three US-affiliated ships elsewhere in retaliation. In a statement published early Sunday morning through Sepah News, the IRGC said, “Its Aerospace Forces had fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer in the preceding hours.”
Ratopati further reported that the IRGC said its naval forces attacked a parked US Army ship attempting to enter the protected area of the Strait of Hormuz. Against that backdrop of competing claims, Saudi Gazette said Prince Faisal and Abbas Araghchi reviewed efforts to maintain regional security and stability during their call on Sunday.
Economic squeeze and next steps
Iran International said satellite imagery reviewed by Iran International showed a sharp fall in visible shipping activity at Shahid Rajaee and Imam Khomeini ports since the US naval blockade was reimposed in mid-July. Iran International cited Copernicus satellite images from January 2, 2026 and September 4, 2026 showing Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas with far fewer vessels visible at its berths in the later image. The same article said Shahid Rajaee handles nearly 80% of Iran’s container loading and unloading, and it reported that the port handled more than 48 million tons of cargo in the year ending March 2025, including 19.2 million tons of imported goods.
Iran International also reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian said blocked routes were preventing goods, including gasoline, from entering the country, and it added that Reuters reported Iranian trade had fallen by as much as 35% amid the blockade and intensified sanctions. As the diplomatic calls continued, Tabnak said the ministers discussed the latest diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region and address insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz resulting from US aggressive actions.