Iran Warns Saudi Arabia of ‘Powerful’ Response if U.S.-Israeli Strikes Continue, Report Says Iran has warned Saudi Arabia that it will launch a “powerful” and “destructive” response if the United States and Israel continue large-scale military attacks against the country, according to Iran’s state-affiliated news agency Press TV. The report states that the warning was […]

Iran Warns Saudi Arabia of ‘Powerful’ Response if U.S.-Israeli Strikes Continue, Report Says

Iran has warned Saudi Arabia that it will launch a “powerful” and “destructive” response if the United States and Israel continue large-scale military attacks against the country, according to Iran’s state-affiliated news agency Press TV.

The report states that the warning was delivered during a telephone conversation between Iranian and Saudi officials. According to Press TV, Tehran also informed Riyadh that it is preparing to prohibit neighboring countries from allowing the United States to use their military bases or airspace for operations against Iran.

Press TV further reported that Saudi Arabia reiterated its refusal to allow its territory to be used as a staging ground for attacks on Iran. According to the report, Riyadh is seeking to avoid becoming directly involved in any military confrontation, amid concerns that critical infrastructure, including the kingdom’s oil facilities, could become targets in a wider regional conflict.

The report also claims that Saudi Arabia is using behind-the-scenes diplomatic contacts to help reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran, as regional governments seek to prevent the conflict from expanding across the Middle East.

The reported exchange comes amid heightened tensions following waves of military strikes and growing fears that the conflict could draw in neighboring countries. Officials across the Gulf have repeatedly called for restraint and emphasized the importance of diplomacy to avoid a broader regional war.

The claims reported by Press TV have not been independently verified, and there has been no immediate public confirmation from Saudi authorities regarding the contents of the reported phone conversation.