Saudi Arabia has issued a clear warning to Iran amid the expanding conflict in the Middle East telling Tehran that continued attacks on Saudi territory and its critical energy infrastructure will not be tolerated and could force Riyadh to take action sources familiar with the matter say. The message delivered by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in talks with his Iranian counterpart stressed that while the kingdom prefers a diplomatic settlement and de‑escalation any further aggression could prompt a retaliatory response and even lead Saudi Arabia to allow U.S. forces to use its military bases for operations against Iran if attacks persist.
The warning came just before Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology to neighboring Gulf states over strikes that hit civilian targets an apparent attempt by Tehran to defuse regional anger as tensions escalate. Iran has maintained that its operations are aimed at U.S. and Israeli interests and military bases hosted by Gulf states not the Gulf nations themselves but several countries including the United Arab Emirates Kuwait Qatar Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have reported drone and missile fire in recent days.
Riyadh has also underscored that it remains open to mediation and negotiated solutions to the wider conflict but warned that continued attacks on its soil or energy facilities could compel it to shift its stance and take more decisive action to defend national security. Observers say the Saudi warning underscores growing concerns among Gulf states about the spillover effects of the Iran‑U.S.‑Israel war and signals that the region’s key oil exporter is prepared to defend its sovereignty and infrastructure if necessary.
