The Crown Prince affirms to the Iranian President: We will not allow our airspace to be used militarily
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call today from President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The call addressed bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region. This call comes at a sensitive time for the Middle East, reflecting the importance of continued communication between the leaderships of the two countries to ensure de-escalation and prevent further escalation in the region.
During the call, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s firm and principled stance of respecting the sovereignty of nations, emphasizing unequivocally that the Kingdom will not permit the use of its airspace or territory to carry out any military actions or attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran, regardless of who is behind such attacks. This position reflects the Kingdom’s longstanding policy of non-interference in direct military conflicts and its commitment to not being a party to or a conduit for any operations that could threaten regional security.
In the context of expanding the background of this event, this communication is an extension of the path of de-escalation and restoration of diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran, which was launched under the agreement sponsored by China in March 2023. This agreement resulted in the return of ambassadors and the resumption of cooperation in multiple fields, as the Kingdom seeks, through these diplomatic moves, to strengthen the pillars of stability in the region in a way that serves its ambitious development vision (Vision 2030), which requires a safe and stable regional environment far from geopolitical tensions.
During the call, the Iranian president also addressed the latest developments within Iran, outlining his government's efforts to address current challenges, in addition to discussing the progress of negotiations concerning the Iranian nuclear program. In this regard, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reiterated the Kingdom's support for all efforts aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, emphasizing that security and stability are the strategic imperative for the countries and peoples of the region.
For his part, President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership for this clear and supportive stance regarding Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Iranian president also commended the pivotal role played by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in leading de-escalation efforts and his tireless endeavors to achieve international peace and security, reflecting the Kingdom's significant political and diplomatic influence on both the regional and international stages.
