Monday, March, 23 2026 - Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned what it described as ongoing Iranian attacks, accusing Iran of violating international law and threatening regional stability.
In a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the kingdom said the continued
targeting of its territory, civilians, economic interests, and diplomatic
premises “constitutes a flagrant violation of all relevant international
conventions, the principles of good neighborliness and respect for states’
sovereignty”.
The ministry added that the actions also breach agreements
and international frameworks, stating: “They also violate the Beijing
Agreement, UN Security Council Resolution No. 2817, and contradict Islamic
brotherhood and the values and principles of the Islamic religion that the
Iranian side constantly speaks of, confirming that these are merely words not
reflected by actions.”
As part of its response, Saudi Arabia announced the
expulsion of five Iranian diplomats, including the military attaché and
assistant military attaché, declaring them persona non grata and ordering them
to leave the country within 24 hours.
The government warned that the situation could further
damage relations between both nations, noting that Iran’s actions may have
“significant consequences” for current and future ties.
Saudi authorities also stressed their right to defend the
country, stating they would “not hesitate to take all necessary measures to
preserve its sovereignty, safeguard its security, and protect its territory,
airspace, citizens, residents, resources, and interests,” in line with Article
51 of the United Nations Charter.
The development comes amid escalating tensions across the
Gulf region, with Saudi Arabia reporting missile and drone attacks since the
outbreak of the wider conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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