Saudi Arabia Will Not Allow Its Airspace Or Territory To Be Used For Military Action Against Iran: Crown Prince

ISTANBUL, Jan 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the Kingdom will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Iran, reported Anadolu Ajansi.

The remarks came during a phone call between the crown prince, who also serves as prime minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported late Tuesday.

Bin Salman affirmed “the Kingdom’s position on respecting the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” stressing that Saudi Arabia “will not allow the use of its airspace or territory in any military actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any attacks by any party, regardless of their destination.”

He also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s support for “any efforts aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue in a manner that enhances security and stability in the region.”

In the call, Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for the support of Islamic countries for Iran amid fears of a possible US strike against Tehran, according to a statement by the Iranian presidency.

“The principled policy of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is based on preserving the unity and cohesion of ethnicities and sects and strengthening national solidarity,” he said, as cited by the presidency.

Pezeshkian also emphasised the importance of unity among Muslim states.

“I wholeheartedly believe that the Islamic ummah (nation) and Islamic countries are brothers, and I firmly believe that together and through joint cooperation we can build a secure, developed and advanced region for our peoples,” he said.

He criticised what he described as “hostility” from the United States and Israel, accusing them of economic pressure, attempts to provoke conflict and directly supporting unrest in Iran.

“They thought that with these actions, they could turn Iran into Syria or Libya, unaware that they do not know the reality, nature, and greatness of the Iranian people,” he said, noting that the “broad and conscious presence of the Iranian nation” has thwarted such schemes.

“We were in dialogue with the Americans when, in front of the eyes of the whole world, they launched a military attack against us…In interaction with European countries, we reached agreement and consensus, but these Americans were the ones who broke it and did not accompany it,” he said.

He stressed that Iran remains ready “to welcome any process that leads to peace, calm and the avoidance of conflict and war, within the framework of international laws and while fully preserving and respecting the rights of the nation and the country.”

The US administration says that all options, including military action, remain on the table in dealing with Tehran as the US and Israel seek to change Iran’s ruling system. Iranian officials have warned that any US attack would draw a “swift and comprehensive” response.

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