DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran on Tuesday morning.
In a statement on X, the ministry affirmed its position of wanting a de-escalation after 11 days of war and thanked US President Donald Trump for his efforts in making the deal.
“The Kingdom looks forward to the coming period witnessing a commitment from all parties to calm down and refrain from using force or threatening to use it,” read the statement.
Saudi Arabia hopes “this agreement will contribute to restoring security and stability to the region and sparing it the risks of continued escalation.”
The ministry said the Kingdom wants to reiterate its “firm position in supporting the adoption of dialogue and diplomatic means as a means to resolve regional disputes and conflicts.”
This should be “based on the principle of respecting the sovereignty of states and consolidating security, stability, prosperity and progress in the region and the world.”
#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses Saudi Arabia’s welcoming of the announcement made by President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, regarding the agreement reached to establish a ceasefire between both parties involved in the regional escalation.… pic.twitter.com/nWSTERFKIQ
— Foreign Ministry (@KSAmofaEN) June 24, 2025
