Israeli strikes on Iran violate international law, Saudi crown prince tells Pezeshkian
He further noted that the attacks had disrupted ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the crisis surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and had undermined regional and international initiatives aimed at de-escalation
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned Israel's recent attacks on Iran, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.
In a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian yesterday (14 June), the crown prince expressed Saudi Arabia's firm opposition to the strikes, saying they infringed upon Iran's sovereignty and security, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
He further noted that the attacks had disrupted ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the crisis surrounding Iran's nuclear program and had undermined regional and international initiatives aimed at de-escalation, Arab News reported.
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Reaffirming Saudi Arabia's stance, the crown prince emphasised that disputes should not be resolved through the use of force, but through constructive dialogue and diplomacy.
Israel on Friday launched an unprecedented attack on Iran, killing top army commanders, nuclear scientists and other senior officials, in a missile barrage that Tehran said claimed 78 lives. The two countries traded blows yesterday.
The crown prince expressed his condolences and sympathy to Pezeshkian, the Iranian people, and the families of those who died in the attacks. He prayed that the injured would recover swiftly.
Pezeshkian expressed his thanks and appreciation to King Salman for attending to the needs of Iranian pilgrims and facilitating services for them until their return home.
Earlier, Prince Mohammed discussed the repercussions of Israel's military operations against Iran with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a phone call.
Prince Mohammed and Starmer discussed the latest developments in the region and the importance of exerting all efforts to de-escalate and resolve disputes through diplomatic means, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Mohammed also spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders reviewed developments in the region following Israeli strikes on Iran, SPA said.
