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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Iran, Urges Restraint on Saturday

Oct 26, 2024, 06:56 AM

Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's recent military targeting of Iran, calling it a violation of Iran's sovereignty and international laws. The Saudi Foreign Ministry urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and called for immediate de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the tensions in the region. The condemnation, issued on Saturday, was echoed by other countries, including Oman, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, Iraq, and Pakistan, all expressing concern over the impact on regional security and emphasizing the need to avoid escalation. The attacks involved Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites.