Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on March 4, 2026. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Secretary Rubio thanked the Foreign Minister for Saudi Arabia’s response following the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh.
The two officials also addressed ongoing security concerns in the region. Their discussion included the threats posed by Iran and other regional developments.
This call is part of continued diplomatic engagement between the United States and Saudi Arabia, focusing on stability and cooperation in the Middle East.
