Iran and Saudi Arabia discuss regional insecurity by phone
By The BriefBrief
Iranian and Saudi top diplomats spoke by phone to discuss “growing insecurity” in the region, Tehran said. The call did not mention Yemen fighting, where Iran backs the Houthis and Saudi Arabia supports opposing forces; the Houthis seized the Red Sea port city of Mocha on September 10, 2026.
WHO:Iranian officials and Saudi top diplomats
WHAT:Top diplomats of Iran and Saudi Arabia discussed “growing insecurity” in the region in a phone call.
WHEN:Sep 10, 2026
WHERE:Yemen (Mocha) and the region
WHY:The call was prompted by “growing insecurity” in the region, while Yemen fighting continued with the Houthis’ seizure of Mocha.
