RIYADH (TheCOWNews Digital) Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, calling the attacks a blatant violation of international law and a direct threat to the sovereignty and security of a fellow Islamic nation. The Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a firm statement denouncing the military aggression and urging the United Nations to take swift and decisive action to prevent further escalation.
In its official communique released on Friday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry stated, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitutes a dangerous breach of international legal and humanitarian norms.”
The ministry emphasized that such actions undermine regional stability and violate the fundamental principles of state sovereignty. “These heinous attacks are completely unacceptable,” the statement read. “They represent a clear and dangerous provocation that threatens to ignite a broader regional conflict.”
Saudi Arabia further asserted its solidarity with Iran, describing it as a “brotherly Islamic country,” and highlighted the need for collective regional security rooted in mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. The statement warned that the Israeli strikes could drag the region into further chaos, undermining years of diplomatic progress.
“The international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, must shoulder its responsibility to halt these acts of aggression,” the ministry added, calling for urgent intervention to stop the violence and hold the aggressors accountable under international law.
Saudi officials also called on global powers to play a more active role in de-escalating the situation. “The responsibility now lies with the global community to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe,” the statement concluded.
Israel launched multiple airstrikes on key Iranian sites earlier this week, targeting nuclear infrastructure and military assets. Iran has vowed a forceful response, raising fears of a wider conflict engulfing the region. The attacks were part of a rapidly escalating tit-for-tat exchange between the two adversaries, following alleged Iranian threats and provocations.
Meanwhile, diplomatic sources indicate that Saudi Arabia is engaging in backchannel discussions with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to form a unified regional stance against the escalation. Analysts suggest that Riyadh’s strong condemnation marks a significant diplomatic move, especially given recent efforts toward rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, facilitated by Chinese mediation.
The call for United Nations involvement also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader push to emphasize multilateral diplomacy over military solutions in regional conflicts. The Kingdom reiterated its commitment to peace, dialogue, and adherence to international laws and norms.
As tensions mount, observers fear that further strikes and retaliations could destabilize the broader Middle East, affecting global oil markets and posing security risks beyond the region.
