ANTALYA (Dunya News) - Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye, and Egypt held discussions on the regional situation in Antalya, raising hopes for a possible lasting end to the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in an important four-party meeting held in the Turkish city of Antalya.
He was joined by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
In a statement shared on social media, it was said that the four foreign ministers reviewed the overall regional situation.
During the meeting, Pakistan’s mediation efforts for a permanent ceasefire between the United States and Iran were welcomed.
These efforts aim to reduce ongoing tensions in the region and prevent the world from severe security and economic consequences of war.
It is worth mentioning that earlier this year on February 28, the United States and Israel carried out a military attack on Iran, after which the region came under missile and drone strikes, severely affecting global energy supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
However, following a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel that came into effect on Thursday, Iran announced the lifting of its blockade from the Strait of Hormuz.
Former US President Donald Trump stated that while the blockade on Iranian ports will continue, recent developments regarding Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz have raised hopes for lasting peace.
He also claimed that a peace deal with Iran is very close, adding that negotiations are now free of major obstacles and would be beneficial for all sides.