Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s military actions as regional tensions escalate

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran’s recent military actions, accusing Tehran of contributing to instability across the Middle East amid escalating tensions following the latest confrontation between the United States and Iran.

In a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the kingdom said Iran’s continued actions were undermining regional peace and security. The ministry accused Tehran of pursuing policies that have increased tensions and threatened stability in neighboring countries.

The statement further alleged that Iran’s actions violated international law as well as the principles of good neighborly relations. Saudi Arabia also condemned what it described as Iran’s repeated attacks against countries in the region, calling for greater respect for international norms and regional sovereignty.

The condemnation comes after a fresh round of US military strikes on Iranian targets, which was followed by retaliatory attacks claimed by Iran against US military facilities in several Middle Eastern countries.

According to Iranian authorities, military operations were carried out against American military installations in Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian officials described the attacks as a response to recent US military action, while several regional governments reported missile and drone activity affecting their territories.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for targeting facilities associated with US military operations in the Omani port of Duqm. According to Iranian statements, the strikes were aimed at logistics support centers and refueling platforms used by US aircraft carriers operating in the region.

Iran also claimed to have launched ballistic missiles toward Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, one of the largest US military installations in the Middle East. Iranian officials alleged that the attacks struck facilities used for the maintenance and repair of military aircraft, as well as a command and control center located within the base.

Separately, the Iranian military claimed it had targeted Patriot air defense systems, weapons storage facilities, and radar installations used by US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iranian authorities presented the attacks as part of a coordinated military response to American operations against Iranian territory.

In addition, Iran asserted that it had struck the Sultan Hassan Air Base in Jordan, claiming to have destroyed a US command and control system along with a hangar housing MQ-9 surveillance and armed drones.

The extent of the damage from the reported attacks has not been independently verified, and officials in several countries have released statements regarding missile interceptions and defensive operations. Some governments have acknowledged security incidents while emphasizing that their defense systems remained operational and that emergency measures were implemented to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.

The latest developments mark another significant escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about the potential for a broader regional conflict involving multiple countries across the Gulf and the wider Middle East.

Saudi Arabia’s statement reflects growing concern among Gulf states over the impact of continued military exchanges on regional stability, international shipping, and economic security. The kingdom has repeatedly called for restraint and adherence to international law while emphasizing the importance of protecting regional peace.

As tensions remain high, governments across the region continue to monitor the security situation closely, while diplomatic efforts are expected to intensify in an attempt to prevent further escalation and reduce the risk of a wider military confrontation that could affect regional and global stability.