Saudi Arabia has made it clear that it will not allow any country to use its airspace or territory to launch a military attack against Iran. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman conveyed this assurance during a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The information was reported on Tuesday by the Kingdom’s state news agency, SPA.
During the call, the Saudi Crown Prince emphasized that Riyadh supports all initiatives aimed at resolving differences through dialogue in order to strengthen regional security and stability. He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position that escalation and military confrontation would only further destabilize the Middle East.
Earlier, Iranian media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian had stated Tehran would welcome any process conducted within the framework of international law that could help prevent war. He underscored the importance of diplomatic and political solutions to ease tensions in the region.
Even before the Saudi assurance, the United Arab Emirates had taken a similar stance. The UAE announced that it would not permit the use of its airspace or territorial waters for any military operation against Iran.
Meanwhile, signs of rising military tension in the Middle East have emerged following recent US movements. On Monday, two US officials told Reuters that a US aircraft carrier along with supporting warships had arrived in the region. This deployment has enhanced President Donald Trump’s ability to protect US forces stationed in the Middle East, while also fueling concerns about a possible military action against Iran. However, Trump said last week that although a “naval fleet” was moving toward Iran, he hoped it would not need to be used.
At the same time, Iran has been experiencing protests for several weeks. Human rights organizations claim that thousands of people, including bystanders, have been killed by Iranian security forces while suppressing the unrest. According to these groups, this represents the largest crackdown since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought Shiite clerics to power.
Iranian authorities, however, have rejected these allegations, blaming the unrest and loss of lives on “terrorists and rioters” allegedly backed by opposition groups based abroad.
