RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday expressed deep concern over the developments in Iran, particularly the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said the Kingdom reaffirms the contents of its statement issued on June 13, 2025, in which it condemned and denounced the violation of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
“The Kingdom underscores the need to exert all possible efforts to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation,” it said.
Saudi Arabia also called on the international community to intensify its efforts during this highly sensitive period to reach a political solution that would bring an end to the crisis and open a new chapter for achieving security and stability in the region.
#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with deep concern the developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America. pic.twitter.com/UETTccSNgc
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) June 22, 2025
The attacks
The development took place hours after the US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, joining Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear programme.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against carrying out retaliatory attacks, saying Washington could hit more targets “with precision, speed and skill.”
The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran confirmed that attacks took place on its Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz sites, but it insisted that its work will not be stopped.
Saudi FM condemns Israeli aggression against Iran
It may be recalled that Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, during his speech at the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Istanbul, condemned the blatant Israeli aggressions against Iran.
He said that the Israeli attacks undermine the sovereignty and security of Iran while constituting a clear violation of international laws and norms, and threaten the security and stability of the region.
“The Kingdom calls for the immediate cessation of military operations, the avoidance of escalation, and a return to the negotiation track between Iran and the international community,” he said.
