US EditionSaudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation: Reuters
Saudi Arabia may allow U.S. military base access and retaliate if Iran continues attacks on its energy infrastructure, while preferring diplomatic mediation, sources said.
- On Saturday, Saudi Arabia warned Tehran that continued attacks could trigger retaliation, and Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Riyadh might allow U.S. forces to use bases if strikes persist.
- The diplomatic campaign imploded when Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched drone and missile strikes this past week after talks collapsed on Feb 28, despite ongoing ambassador contacts.
- Iranian sources confirmed a call where Riyadh warned Tehran to halt attacks, while Iran insisted its strikes target U.S. interests not Gulf countries, and Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters signalled continued targeting of U.S. and Israeli bases.
- Across the past week, drones and missiles have struck the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, while Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's temporary leadership council approved suspending attacks unless these states launch strikes against Iran.
- One Iranian source said Tehran demanded closure of U.S. bases in the region and that some Gulf states stop sharing intelligence with Washington, while it remains unclear if Masoud Pezeshkian's apology signals lasting change amid Saturday's strikes.
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Saudi Arabia warns Iran against attack, threatens retaliation
Saudi Arabia has communicated to Iran that while it prefers a diplomatic resolution to their conflict with the United States, ongoing attacks on its territory and energy sector may lead to a military response. This message was shared just before Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s speech in which he apologized to Gulf states for Iran’s actions. […] The post Saudi Arabia warns Iran against attack, threatens retaliation appeared first on Modern …
Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say
Saudi Arabia has told Tehran that while it favours a diplomatic settlement to Iran's conflict with the United States, continued attacks on the kingdom and its energy sector could push Riyadh to respond in kind, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Report: Saudi Arabia warns Iran to halt attacks or face retaliation
Riyadh said it supports mediation and a diplomatic solution but warned Tehran that continued strikes on its territory or energy infrastructure could force it to allow US forces to use bases in the kingdom for military operations
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