Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Attack on Iranian Consulate Building in Damascus

Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters
Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters
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Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Attack on Iranian Consulate Building in Damascus

Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters
Photo after the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus. -Reuters

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom condemnation of the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital Damascus.

The Ministry expresses the Kingdom's categorical rejection of targeting diplomatic facilities for any justification, and under any pretext, which is a violation of international diplomatic laws and the rules of diplomatic immunity, SPA reported.

Also, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi, condemned and denounced the targeting of the Iranian consulate building, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
He stressed the importance of abiding by the international laws, treaties, including the protection and safety of diplomatic missions.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the agreement announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group.
The agreement was reached on Tuesday between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias to de-escalate the situation with regard to the Yemeni banking sector and the national airlines, Yemenia.
The Saudi foreign Ministry stressed Riyadh’s unwavering support for Yemen, its government and people, expressing keenness on de-escalation.
In a statement on its X account on Wednesday, the Ministry said it looks forward to the Yemeni parties sitting for dialogue under the patronage of the UN envoy's office to discuss all economic and humanitarian issues in the hopes of paving the way for a comprehensive political solution for the Yemeni crisis.