Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan engaged in discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding bilateral relations and regional developments during a phone call on Monday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement indicating that the conversation focused on regional developments and the efforts being made in response, though specific details were not disclosed.

The US Department of State has yet to comment on the report. The Middle East has experienced escalating developments in recent weeks, notably following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria and Israel's ongoing war on Gaza. The conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 45,800 casualties, primarily affecting women and children, since October 7, 2023.