The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned continuous Iranian military attacks against the Kingdom and its allies, warning of severe diplomatic fallout and regional escalation. Riyadh also categorically denied that its territory is being used to launch or refuel fighter jets in the ongoing conflict.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry has issued a stringent condemnation of ongoing Iranian military actions, warning that the continuous aggression will profoundly impact bilateral relations. According to Qatar-funded pan-Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera, Riyadh strongly condemned the "sinful Iranian attacks" directed at the Kingdom, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, and other Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries. Saudi officials asserted that these actions cannot be accepted or justified under any circumstances.
A core grievance highlighted by the Saudi Foreign Ministry is the perceived hypocrisy of the Iranian leadership. Reports shared by the Lebanon and Gaza-focused channel N_FFG—which frequently features content aligned with the pro-Iran Resistance Axis but relayed the Saudi statement in full—note that Riyadh accused the Iranian side of failing to implement its president's calls for de-escalation on the ground. Instead, the Kingdom stated that Iran has persisted in its attacks based on "flimsy pretexts". The Saudi government stressed that it reserves its "full right to take all measures" to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens, according to the Yemeni news outlet newsyemn.
Riyadh also took the opportunity to firmly deny rumors regarding its involvement in broader regional conflicts. Russian state-owned outlet Sputnik Arabic—which notably contextualized the statement under the broader geopolitical tags "War | Iran, Israel, USA"—reported that Saudi Arabia explicitly denied the validity of allegations that fighter jets or aerial refueling planes were launched from its territory to participate in the war. Sputnik further amplified the Saudi stance that attacking civilian objects, airports, and oil facilities constitutes a blatant violation of international law, warning that Iran would be the "biggest loser" in any expansion of the conflict.
The diplomatic fallout from these ongoing attacks appears severe. Alaraby TV Syria, a Qatari-funded network, echoed the Saudi warning that the ongoing strikes will lead to further escalation and a "dangerous impact now and in the future" on Saudi-Iranian relations.
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