Riyadh, March 22 (ANI) — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an unequivocal condemnation of what it called persistent Iranian aggression against the Kingdom and its regional partners. In a statement reported by Gulf News and released via the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry said the “blatant Iranian attacks” have targeted members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as well as other Arab and Islamic states.
The statement said Iran’s sustained targeting of Saudi sovereignty, civilian infrastructure, civilians, economic interests, and diplomatic premises constitutes a serious breach of international law. Riyadh described the actions as a flagrant violation of relevant international conventions and contrary to principles of good neighbourliness.
Saudi authorities also said Iran’s military activities contravene the Beijing Agreement and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026). The ministry noted a sharp dissonance between Tehran’s rhetoric and its actions, saying those actions contradict principles of Islamic brotherhood and the values the Iranian leadership often cites.
As a diplomatic response, Riyadh reaffirmed a warning issued on March 9 and declared the Iranian military attache to the embassy, the assistant military attache, and three mission staff members persona non grata, ordering them to leave Saudi Arabia within 24 hours.
Invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter, the Kingdom said it will take all necessary measures to preserve its sovereignty and safeguard its security, including protecting its territory, airspace, citizens, residents, resources, and interests amid the regional crisis.
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