Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian violations of Gulf and regional sovereignty

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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 foreign minister discusses regional situation in calls with counterparts

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Saudi foreign minister discusses regional situation in calls with counterparts

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone conversations on Tuesday with the foreign ministers of Bahrain, Pakistan and Russia to discuss the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to promote stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During a call with Bahrain’s Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, the two officials reviewed the latest developments in the region and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Prince Faisal also spoke with Pakistan’s Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During their conversation, the two discussed developments in the region and stressed the importance of continued coordination and diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.

In a separate call, the Saudi minister held talks with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov. The two ministers discussed regional developments and efforts aimed at enhancing international peace and security.