Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attacks on Iranian Military Sites
The Kingdom denounces airstrikes that resulted in high-ranking casualties amid escalating regional tensions.
Saudi Arabia has expressed strong condemnation of Israel's recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites, which occurred early Friday and were linked to Iran’s nuclear program.
The assaults reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least two senior military officers, including Hossein Salami, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, alongside other high-ranking officials and nuclear scientists.
This marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran, reminiscent of the conflicts during the 1980s war with Iraq.
In its response, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry stated that the Kingdom strongly denounces the Israeli strikes, viewing them as blatant acts of aggression that undermine Iran's sovereignty and security.
The Ministry emphasized that these actions constitute clear violations of international laws and norms and called upon the international community and the United Nations Security Council to play a role in halting what it termed as an act of aggression.
The attacks come amid escalating tensions over Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.
Following the strikes, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, indicated that severe reprisals against Israel were imminent.
The stratagem was reiterated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who asserted that military operations would continue until the perceived Iranian threat to Israel is addressed.
In anticipation of potential retaliation, Israel has declared a state of emergency, preparing for possible missile and drone strikes from Iranian forces.
The dynamics of the Middle East have shifted dramatically with the latest developments, raising concerns over wider military implications.
President Donald Trump had indicated prior to the assaults that he had received advance notice of the strikes, reiterating the U.S. position that Iran must not achieve nuclear capabilities.
The potential for further escalation remains high, particularly as Iran has announced its withdrawal from scheduled diplomatic talks in Oman, further complicating diplomatic efforts in the region.
The assaults reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least two senior military officers, including Hossein Salami, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, alongside other high-ranking officials and nuclear scientists.
This marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran, reminiscent of the conflicts during the 1980s war with Iraq.
In its response, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry stated that the Kingdom strongly denounces the Israeli strikes, viewing them as blatant acts of aggression that undermine Iran's sovereignty and security.
The Ministry emphasized that these actions constitute clear violations of international laws and norms and called upon the international community and the United Nations Security Council to play a role in halting what it termed as an act of aggression.
The attacks come amid escalating tensions over Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.
Following the strikes, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, indicated that severe reprisals against Israel were imminent.
The stratagem was reiterated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who asserted that military operations would continue until the perceived Iranian threat to Israel is addressed.
In anticipation of potential retaliation, Israel has declared a state of emergency, preparing for possible missile and drone strikes from Iranian forces.
The dynamics of the Middle East have shifted dramatically with the latest developments, raising concerns over wider military implications.
President Donald Trump had indicated prior to the assaults that he had received advance notice of the strikes, reiterating the U.S. position that Iran must not achieve nuclear capabilities.
The potential for further escalation remains high, particularly as Iran has announced its withdrawal from scheduled diplomatic talks in Oman, further complicating diplomatic efforts in the region.
