Iran Press/ Iran news: Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif said: "If the Saudis are interested in negotiating with Iran; if they pursue the issues of the region at the negotiating table and not by killing people, they will certainly see the Islamic Republic of Iran on the other side of the table."
Responding to a request by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from Iraq and Pakistan to mediate between Iran, the FM went on to say: "Ministry of Foreign Affairs has always been ready to cooperate with its neighbours for regional security, and we announced this stance officially", reported Iran press.
The high ranking diplomat underlined: "In this regard, the President announced the initiative of the 'Coalition of Hope' and the 'Hormuz Peace Endeavour' at the UN General Assembly. If the Saudis are interested in negotiating with Iran; if they pursue the issues of the region at the negotiating table and not by killing people, they will certainly have the Islamic Republic by their side at the negotiating table," Zarif stressed.
Iraqi and Pakistani officials have said in recent weeks following the Yemeni attack on Saudi oil facilities that Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammad bin Salman has called on Iraqi and Pakistani leaders to talk to their Iranian counterparts about de-escalation of tensions, according to the New York Times.
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