Post by : Mariam
Al-Faris
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a series of phone calls on Sunday with leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to discuss the growing tensions in the region after recent attacks on Iran.
He spoke separately with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, and Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait. The Crown Prince also received a phone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.
These discussions focused on the most recent developments in the region, particularly Israel's continuing attacks on Iran and the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear targets earlier on Sunday. All of the leaders emphasised GCC unity and solidarity and agreed on the significance of working together to demonstrate small amounts, prevent further escalation, and find diplomatic solutions to the problem.
The Crown Prince also received phone calls from French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. They discussed the impact of recent events in the region and shared concerns about the rising tensions following the U.S. strikes.
During the calls, Prince Mohammed stressed Saudi Arabia’s firm position — urging all sides to remain calm, avoid escalation, and resolve disputes through peaceful and diplomatic means.
Later on Sunday, Saudi Arabia expressed its deep concern over the U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement strongly condemned the violation of Iran’s sovereignty and called for maximum efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Saudi Arabia also urged the international community to increase its efforts to reach a political and peaceful solution during these sensitive times.
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