Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian violations of Gulf and regional sovereignty

This combination of video grabs created on Feb. 28, 2026 and taken from UGC images posted on social media on the same day and verified by AFPTV teams in Paris, shows show the moment of a strike on a US base in Bahrain. (AFP)
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Updated 28 February 2026
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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian violations of Gulf and regional sovereignty

  • Kingdom called on international community to condemn Iranian actions

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned what it described as Iranian violations of the autonomy of several Gulf and regional states, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

In an official statement, the Ministry denounced what it called a “flagrant” infringement of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, expressing full solidarity with the countries and support for any measures they may take.

The Kingdom warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state autonomy and breaches of international law, stressing that such actions threaten regional security and stability.

Saudi Arabia also called on the international community to condemn the alleged Iranian actions and to take firm steps to confront violations that undermine peace and stability in the region.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held phone calls with regional and global leaders to discuss the situation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.


Saudi defense chief discusses regional situation with Turkish, Romanian counterparts

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Saudi defense chief discusses regional situation with Turkish, Romanian counterparts

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman had separate phone conversations with his Turkish and Romanian counterparts about the escalating regional crisis. 

In his call with Yasar Guler, Turkey’s Minister of National Defense, Prince Khalid said “we reaffirmed our commitment to all measures aimed at protecting our security.”

Prince Khalid wrote: “We condemned the Iranian attacks against our countries, discussed the impact of the regional escalation on security and stability.”

In a separate call, Prince Khalid spoke with his Romanian counterpart Radu Miruta, Minister of National Defense, who condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom.

“We also discussed regional developments and the threat that the escalation poses to security and stability in the region and the world,” Prince Khalid wrote on social media about his meeting with Miruta.

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28 and Tehran has attacked Gulf nations as well as Israeli and US assets in the region in an escalation that threatens security and economic stability.

Iran has said it is blockading energy shipments across the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the transfer of oil and gas, prompting a surge in the price of the commodities.