Saudi Ambassador Condemns US and Israeli Attacks on Iran and Iranian Retaliation Against Gulf States
The Saudi Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amodi, has affirmed that his country condemns attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, as well as Tehran’s retaliatory strikes against Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
“We know that the attacks were first carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran. In this regard, the governments of the Gulf states generally, that is six countries, condemn the actions taken by Israel,” said Ambassador Faisal to media in Jakarta on Friday.
He stated that from the outset of the conflict, the Saudi Government and Gulf states have made clear to Iran that they do not permit their territories to be used as bases for Iranian attacks.
Nevertheless, Iran has continued retaliatory strikes against Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, which have been targeted by various Iranian attacks on public facilities and other important political installations.
In efforts to de-escalate tensions resulting from the conflict that affects Gulf states and other nations in the Middle East region, Saudi Arabia has exercised restraint and refrained from launching counter-strikes against Iran.
“Our position is clear—we are not conducting such strikes. We respond with a calm demeanour, not taking sides to launch counter-attacks against Iran,” he explained.
Ambassador Faisal emphasised that the stability of Gulf states benefits not only those nations themselves but is also closely linked to international stability, particularly in the energy and food sectors. Instability in the region would severely impact these sectors in other nations worldwide.
For this reason, the Saudi Government has appealed to the international community, including Indonesia, which is regarded as having a significant role on the global stage, to demonstrate clearer positions and stances on the situation in the Middle East, including Iranian attacks on Gulf states.
“We urge or request a clearer stance, particularly from the Indonesian Government, that attacks conducted by Iran against Gulf states fall outside the bounds of law and contradict principles of good neighbourly relations,” said Ambassador Faisal.
He expressed confidence that the Indonesian public also agrees that Iran should not attack its brethren, fellow Muslim nations, particularly during this holy month of Ramadan.
Ambassador Faisal made these remarks following a joint breaking of the fast event held at the Saudi Arabian Embassy’s residence in Jakarta, which was also attended by representatives from Gulf states, including Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.