In their first contact since restoration of diplomatic ties in March, the two leaders agreed on the need to end Israeli war crimes against Palestine.
Palestinian civilians in Gaza have faced unprecedented Israeli brutality over the past few days. Photo: Reuters
"Islamic unity was stressed, and both believed the regime's crimes and the US green light would cause destructive insecurity for the regime and backers," he said.Iran and Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic ties in March after a seven-year hiatus following marathon two-year talks brokered by Iraq, Oman and China.
Iran's leader Ali Khamenei, speaking at a military function in Tehran on Tuesday, also said Israel will receive a"heavier slap" for its actions in Gaza.
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