Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, has delivered a firm warning to Iran, stating that its assumptions regarding Gulf states are “wrong and dangerous,” amid rising regional tensions and continued attacks on civilian and economic targets. Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh following a consultative meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, Prince Faisal emphasized that Gulf countries are not parties to the ongoing conflict, yet have been directly targeted. Prince Faisal dismissed Tehran’s justifications for targeting neighboring countries, particularly claims that such actions are linked to US presence in the region. Prince Faisal described any obstruction of navigation as “unjustifiable” and a form of political pressure affecting both energy and food security worldwide. The foreign minister concluded that trust with Iran has been deeply undermined, and rebuilding it will take considerable time, particularly if attacks on the region continue.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 19, 2026 21:20 UTC