FM Receives Call from Iranian Counterpart to Discuss Iran’s Vision for Resuming Negotiations

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fuad Hussein, received a telephone call on Friday, 6 November 2026, from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Abbas Araghchi.

During the call, Minister Araghchi outlined Iran’s vision for preparing to resume negotiations, which had previously been presented ahead of the midterm elections in the United States of America, explaining that the vision includes setting timelines for initiating the negotiation process, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and returning to the points outlined in the understandings reached in Pakistan, as well as introducing additional points related to the Iranian nuclear file.

For his part, Mr. Fuad Hussein expressed his appreciation to his Iranian counterpart for the call and for providing a detailed explanation of Iran’s vision. The Minister also addressed the US midterm elections, their results, and their potential implications for developments in the region.

Mr Fuad Hussein noted that the region is experiencing a period of escalating tensions, amid the continued possibility of renewed military operations, emphasizing the importance of taking practical steps and measures to contain escalation and create the necessary conditions for reducing tensions.

In this context, Mr. Fuad Hussein proposed an initiative to establish a committee comprising the foreign ministers of several countries in the region, tasked with visiting both Tehran and Washington to explore ways of reaching peaceful understandings that would help resolve existing differences and strengthen regional stability.

At the conclusion of the call, the Minister reiterated his appreciation to his Iranian counterpart, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communication and coordination among countries in the region, particularly neighboring countries, in support of efforts to prevent escalation and consolidate security and stability.