Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi amid increased diplomatic activity aimed at de-escalating tensions and advancing efforts toward a peace agreement between Tehran and Washington, The Caspian Post reports, citing Al Jazeera.

The conversation took place as regional diplomatic contacts intensified, with further activity continuing into Saturday morning as stakeholders seek ways to reduce escalation and explore pathways toward ending the Middle East conflict.

The two ministers discussed “the latest regional developments and the ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation of tensions and end the war, exchanging views and opinions.”