Saudi Arabia renews condemnation of Iranian attacks

Saudi Arabia has renewed its strong condemnation of Iranian attacks against it and neighbouring countries, stressing that such attacks cannot be accepted or justified under any circumstances.

In a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that it reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of its security, sovereignty and safety.

It added that targeting civilian facilities, airports and oil installations reflects nothing but a determination to threaten security and stability and constitutes a blatant violation of international conventions and law.

The statement also noted that remarks by the Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, claiming Iran had no plans to attack neighboring countries "had not been reflected in reality".

"The Kingdom affirms that the Iranian side has not implemented that declaration on the ground, either during the president’s speech or afterward, and has continued its attacks based on baseless justifications that have no basis in fact," the statement said.

Saudi Arabia also rejected claims that fighter jets and aerial refueling aircraft launched from its region were participating in the war.

Riyadh stated that those aircraft are conducting defensive patrols to monitor and protect the airspace of Saudi Arabia and GCC states from Iranian missiles and drones.

It stressed that the Iran’s continued attacks signal further escalation and could have significant repercussions for its relations in the present and in the future.