Riyadh, March 20 (ANI) — Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Friday strongly condemned Iran for aggressive actions against its neighbours, saying they aim to destabilize the region and violate international law and Islamic teachings, according to a Saudi Press Agency handout from the Foreign Ministry.
Speaking at a press briefing after a meeting with foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries hosted by Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal denounced Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council states, and several Arab, Islamic and friendly nations. He warned that Iran’s continued escalatory policies threaten regional and global peace and security.
Faisal said Riyadh has repeatedly warned about the dangers of such policies and sought to avoid further tension through wisdom and peaceful solutions, but added that Iran’s insistence on violating principles of good neighbourliness has eroded regional and international trust.
The minister demanded an immediate end to Iranian aggression and rejected Tehran’s attempts to evade responsibility for strikes on residential areas, civilian infrastructure and vital facilities, which he said have caused significant loss of life and material damage and harmed the national interests of Arab and Islamic countries. He described the attacks as deliberate, part of a pattern of blackmail and of sponsoring militias to target and destabilize neighbouring states.
He said aggression against neighbours breaches covenants and agreements and contradicts Islamic teachings, arguing that funding and arming militias undermines Islamic unity rather than serving it. Faisal warned that continued aggression will bring no gains for Iran, instead imposing greater burdens, a heavy political price and deeper isolation.
The foreign minister praised what he called unprecedented international solidarity and noted that the support of 136 UN members reflected backing for UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which calls on Iran to immediately cease attacks and refrain from threats or provocative acts against neighbours. He said participating countries urged immediate implementation of the resolution, an end to support for proxies in the region, and compelling Iran to abandon hostile policies.
On maritime security, Faisal said the meeting condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf and disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe repercussions for the global economy. He stressed that any infringement on freedom of navigation threatens international peace and requires collective action to ensure safe passage, and noted that attacks on energy and food security disproportionately affect vulnerable developing countries.
In closing, the foreign minister said regional countries will continue intensive consultations to monitor developments, develop common positions and adopt necessary legitimate measures to protect national security and stability, laying the groundwork for broader international action. (ANI)
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