Saudi Arabia tells Iran its territory won’t be used for military action
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- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman informed the Iranian President that Saudi Arabia will not allow its land or airspace to be used for any military strikes.
- Despite the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln and planned US aerial exercises in the region, both leaders expressed a readiness for dialogue to maintain stability.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call that Saudi Arabia will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action.
In statements carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), bin Salman “stressed” Riyadh’s position on “maintaining its sovereignty and preventing the use of its land or airspace in any regional military escalation.”
A statement from Iran’s Presidency following the phone call between the two leaders said that Tehran is ready for dialogue.
The statement said Pezeshkian stressed that Iran “consistently supports dialogue within international legal frameworks,” provided that national rights and dignity are fully respected. He added that Iran is prepared to back any process that leads to peace, de-escalation, and the prevention of conflict.
According to the Iranian presidency, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed dialogue and reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to regional stability, security, and development.
The call came amid heightened regional tensions and Iranian warnings to the United States against carrying out military strikes.
It also coincided with the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the area of responsibility of US Central Command (CENTCOM), where several days of planned aerial exercises are expected to take place.
