Iran and Saudi Arabia Caution Against Perilous Outcomes from Regional Tensions
Iran and Saudi Arabia have issued warnings regarding the "dangerous consequences" that heightened tensions could pose for security and stability in the West Asian region. This caution comes amid ongoing U.S. military deployments near Iran.
In a phone conversation on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan expressed their viewpoints.
Two ministers cautioned that any escalation of tensions in the region could have perilous implications for regional peace and stability.
Officials emphasized that all nations within the region collectively bear the responsibility to uphold stability and security across the area.
In a phone conversation on Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman engaged in discussions covering a range of topics.
The dialogue ensued after the deployment of a United States aircraft carrier to the area, amid heightened tensions marked by a series of aggressive threats from Washington. The U.S. has charged Iran with executing a forceful suppression of “peaceful protests.”
Trump has recently issued threats to launch an attack on Iran, raising tensions in the region in recent weeks.
Pezeshkian conveyed to the crown prince that American threats and psychological tactics are intended to undermine regional security and will result only in increased instability.
Mohammed bin Salman stated that Saudi Arabia views any aggression, threat, or escalation of tensions concerning Iran as “unacceptable.” He emphasized that the Kingdom would not permit its airspace or territory to be utilized for any military action against Iran.
A statement from the call emphasized the Crown Prince’s firm stance on the Kingdom’s commitment to respecting the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Crown Prince made it clear that the Kingdom will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for any military operations against Iran or attacks from any quarter, irrespective of the targets involved.
Iranian and Turkish Foreign Ministers Engage in Discussions to Alleviate Tensions
In the pursuit of diplomatic engagement, Araghchi conducted a phone conversation with Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, on Wednesday.
According to TRT news agency, a source from the Turkish foreign ministry revealed that the ministers engaged in discussions focused on initiatives to de-escalate tensions following recent developments.
Fidan has issued a warning to the United States regarding any potential military action against Iran, describing such an initiative as “wrong.”
