The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a formal rebuke urging an immediate cessation of blatant Iranian strikes across regional territories. Officials emphasized that targeting sovereign neighbors breaches established international norms and good neighborly conduct. This joint diplomatic response mirrors statements from regional allies, including Egypt and Jordan, while occurring alongside Saudi military actions intercepting Houthi missiles and drones.
Key points
Riyadh demanded an immediate cessation of Iranian strikes against sovereign countries acr…: Riyadh demanded an immediate cessation of Iranian strikes against sovereign countries across the region.
Saudi officials affirmed that the military actions clearly violate international law and…: Saudi officials affirmed that the military actions clearly violate international law and good neighborliness.
Regional partners are presenting a coordinated diplomatic front to support Bahrain follow…: Regional partners are presenting a coordinated diplomatic front to support Bahrain following the attacks.
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Saudi Arabia joins condemnation of Iranian attacks on Bahrain
15 November 2026 11:46 GMT
Saudi Arabia expressed its "fully solidarity" by condemning the Iranian attack on Bahrain.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry called for an "immediate cessation of the blatant Iranian attacks on the countries of the region."
Riyadh also called the "Iranian attacks constitute a violation of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness."
The Gulf Kingdom's statement echoes similar statements of condemnation made by Egypt and Jordan on the Iranian strikes on Bahrain.
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