During a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Arabia would not permit its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Iran, according to a report by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
In the call, the crown prince reiterated Riyadh’s backing for initiatives aimed at settling disputes through dialogue, stressing that such efforts are essential for strengthening security and stability across the region. He underlined Saudi Arabia’s preference for diplomatic solutions over confrontation.
Iranian media earlier reported that President Pezeshkian welcomed any mechanism, in line with international law, that could help prevent war. He conveyed that Tehran supports processes designed to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation.
Saudi Arabia’s position mirrors a recent statement by the United Arab Emirates, which also said it would not allow its airspace or territorial waters to be used for military operations against Iran.
The diplomatic exchanges come amid lingering uncertainty over possible military action involving Iran, following remarks by US President Donald Trump last week that a US “armada” was moving toward the region, even as he expressed hope that force would not be required.
Trump’s warnings to Tehran were linked to concerns over the killing of protesters and the potential revival of Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the nationwide protests in Iran have since subsided.
Meanwhile, two US officials told Reuters that a US aircraft carrier along with supporting warships has arrived in the Middle East, expanding Washington’s ability to defend its forces in the region or, if necessary, carry out military action against Iran.
Iran has faced months of unrest, during which human rights groups allege that security forces killed thousands of people, including civilians. These groups have described the response as the most severe crackdown since Shi’ite clerics came to power after the 1979 revolution. Iranian authorities, however, have blamed the violence on what they describe as terrorists and rioters backed by exiled opposition groups.
