Tehran, July 28 -- Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia have called for strengthening joint diplomatic efforts to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz and promote regional stability, Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

The issue was discussed during separate phone conversations on Monday night between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Omani and Saudi counterparts, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

According to a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the three ministers emphasised the need to enhance cooperation and pursue coordinated diplomatic initiatives to maintain stability in the region and address what Tehran described as "insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hor...