JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have stressed that continued Iranian attacks on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) threaten the security and stability of the Middle East region.
During the meeting in Jeddah, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the military escalation in the region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
They reviewed the strong ties between the two brotherly countries and exchanged views on recent regional developments.
The two leaders examined the threats to freedom of international navigation, the security of energy supplies, and potential impacts on the global economy.
The discussions also focused on coordinating efforts to strengthen regional security and stability.
Both parties reaffirmed that the continued Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, along with strikes targeting critical and civilian infrastructure, represent a dangerous escalation that jeopardises regional peace and stability.
The meeting was attended by several senior officials from both sides.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia condemned the latest Iranian attacks on Kuwait, which targeted a Kuwaiti Armed Forces camp and key infrastructure, including a power and water desalination plant.
The Middle East has remained on high alert since the United States and Israel launched a large-scale air offensive against Iran on February 28, resulting in the killing of the Iranian top leadership, including its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In response, Iran launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israel, as well as several Gulf countries that are not part of the conflict.
