ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 13, 2025 : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel\u2019s large-scale military strikes on Iran, describing the attacks as a blatant violation of Iranian sovereignty and a serious breach of international laws and norms.<\/p>\n
In an official statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the Kingdom denounced it as \u201cheinous Israeli aggressions,\u201d expressing deep concern over the escalating violence and its implications for regional and global stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch aggression undermines the sovereignty and security of a brotherly nation and constitutes a clear breach of international laws and conventions,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
Riyadh called on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities by taking immediate steps to halt the hostilities and prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Kingdom affirms that the Security Council and the global community bear a grave responsibility to act swiftly to stop this dangerous aggression,\u201d the foreign ministry added.<\/p>\n
The statement comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel\u2019s airstrikes targeting key Iranian military and nuclear sites, which Tehran has described as acts of war. The ongoing confrontation has sparked fears of a wider regional conflict, with multiple states and international bodies urging restraint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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