Saudi Ambassador: Iran's Attacks Destabilise Middle East, Impact is Enormous
The Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi, has strongly condemned the attacks launched by Iran against Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries. He emphasised that Iran’s actions not only violate international agreements but also seriously trigger regional instability.
The statement was delivered by Faisal during a press conference at the Saudi Ambassador’s Residence in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (24/3/2026).
“Iran has carried out attacks that clearly and evidently contradict international agreements. These actions make the region unstable and create very serious political threats, particularly towards the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Faisal.
Faisal stated that Iran’s attacks have targeted residential homes, vital facilities, and energy installations in several Gulf countries. He assessed that Iran’s actions have weakened solidarity among Muslim countries and instead fractured regional stability.
“The attacks are not just about military targets. There are residential homes, important facilities, even oil depots that have been targeted. The impact is enormous, both material and non-material,” he said.
On the other hand, he said that the majority of Iran’s attacks are not directed at Israel as widely reported, but rather target its neighbouring countries in the Gulf region. He noted that more than 85% of Iran’s attacks are directed at Arab countries and Muslim countries.
“If percentage-wise, Iran’s attacks on Israel are only around 15%. Meanwhile, more than 85% are directed at its neighbouring countries—Arab countries, Gulf countries, and Muslim countries in the region,” he revealed.
He said that his side has repeatedly prioritised dialogue as a solution. However, he claimed that Iran continues to ignore those diplomatic steps.
“Iran even carried out attacks while the ministers of Gulf countries and Islamic countries gathered in Riyadh last week. This is evidence that Iran does not recognise the diplomatic solutions we proposed,” he stressed.
Iran’s ongoing actions have caused increasing distrust from regional countries to the international community. “These attacks do not benefit Iran. Instead, they make Iran increasingly isolated,” he said.
Saudi Arabia, continued Faisal, welcomes international support for stopping Iran’s attacks. He mentioned that 136 UN Member States have agreed through UN Security Council Resolution Number 2817 to demand that Iran halt the escalation.
“This resolution calls on Iran to immediately stop all attacks and actions that trigger tension in the region,” he added.