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Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Following up on Steps to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Following up on Steps to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of following up on the steps needed to restore diplomatic and consular ties with Iran.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed last month to reestablish relations after they were severed in 2016. China mediated the agreement, with the government underlining the need to follow through with it in a way that bolsters mutual trust, expands cooperation and achieves security, stability and prosperity in the region.

The government was briefed on the telephone call between Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with his Kuwaiti counterpart. The talks tackled bilateral relations between their countries and issues of common interest.

The ministers addressed the measures being taken at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah to ensure that worshippers and Umrah pilgrims are able to perform prayers and rituals smoothly.

The cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's advanced position in a number of international indexes related to the areas of smart cities, aviation security and artificial intelligence, saying it is a reflection of the attention and support given by the state to these sectors and others to enable them to continue competing globally in these fields and global entrepreneurship.

The ministers commended the government's attention and care to support charity work, promote righteousness, giving, social responsibility and solidarity among members of the society through its National Campaign for Charitable Work launched by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed with two generous donations of SAR70 million.

They also hailed the directives of King Salman, upon a recommendation by Crown Prince Mohammed, to extend the Citizen Account Program and Temporary Additional Support for Beneficiaries for four months to protect beneficiaries from the repercussions of the global price hikes.

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Saudi Arabia: Houthi Projectile Falls in Jazan’s Al-Tuwal, Injures Two, Damages Mosque

A mosque in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, was damaged in the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A mosque in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, was damaged in the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia: Houthi Projectile Falls in Jazan’s Al-Tuwal, Injures Two, Damages Mosque

A mosque in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, was damaged in the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A mosque in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, was damaged in the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense said on Saturday civil defense teams in the Al-Tuwal Governorate in the Jazan Region “responded to an incident involving a projectile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia, resulting in two injuries and material damage to a mosque, several buildings, and vehicles.”

The directorate stressed that the “targeting of civilian objects is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law”, adding that the established procedures for such incidents were carried out.

The attack “is a reflection of the criminal terrorist extremist militia that rejects all peace efforts and is a threat to regional and international security and stability.”

Damaged is sustained to a building following the Houthi attack. (SPA)

Iraqi militias struck the East-West pipeline on Thursday, reflecting the terrorist groups’ reckless practices.

Attacks on places of worship reflect the nature of terrorist groups that disregard the sanctity of places of worship and international laws that protect civilian areas.

Saudi Arabia has stressed its right to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and national gains, and security of its citizens and residents in line with international law.

The Yemeni government reiterated on Saturday its strong condemnation of the repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Two people were injured in the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

It said launching those attacks from Yemen is a violation against the interests of the Yemeni people and exposes the foreign agenda followed by the Iran-backed Houthis.

It expressed its appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s sincere stances and political, economic, humanitarian and military support it offers Yemen and its legitimate leadership.

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Several Countries, Regional Organizations Condemn Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Oil Pipeline

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Several Countries, Regional Organizations Condemn Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Oil Pipeline

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Several countries and regional organizations have condemned attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, voicing solidarity with the Kingdom and rejecting attacks on critical energy infrastructure.

Türkiye, the Yemeni Cabinet strongly condemned the drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory targeting the East-West oil pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah regions of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

In a statement, the Turkish ministry of foreign affairs affirmed Türkiye's support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, commending the Kingdom's restraint and its efforts to avoid escalating tensions in the region.

The ministry renewed its call for an immediate end to such attacks, which threaten regional security and stability, and urged all parties to refrain from any steps that could further escalate tensions.

The Yemeni Cabinet reiterated the government's strong condemnation of the renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, affirming Yemen's full solidarity with the Kingdom and its legitimate right to safeguard its security, citizens, and national resources.

During a meeting held Sunday in Aden and chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani, the cabinet stressed that the use of Yemeni territory as a platform for attacks against Saudi Arabia constitutes an assault on the interests of the Yemeni people before posing a threat to neighboring countries and reflects the nature of the foreign agenda under which the Houthi militia operates.

The Yemeni Cabinet also expressed the government's appreciation for Saudi Arabia's steadfast positions and for the political, economic, military, and humanitarian support the Kingdom provides to Yemen and its legitimate leadership.

Also, Sudan, Palestine, The Arab League issued statements condemning the attacks. 

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Attacks from Iraq on East-West Pipeline Draw Strong Condemnations

Saudi Aramco logo. Reuters
Saudi Aramco logo. Reuters
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Attacks from Iraq on East-West Pipeline Draw Strong Condemnations

Saudi Aramco logo. Reuters
Saudi Aramco logo. Reuters

Attacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline launched from Iraqi territory drew on Saturday strong condemnations from many countries and organizations.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry blamed the attacks on the East-West pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions on several drones that came from Iraq and, in a statement, said the Kingdom would not retaliate to give the Iraqi government “an opportunity to take the necessary measures.”

For its part, the Iraqi government strongly condemned the attacks, reiterating its categorical rejection of any aggression that threatens the Kingdom's security, stability, or bilateral relations.

Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Al-Zaidi ordered an immediate investigation to determine the circumstances of the strikes and identify the perpetrators.

In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency, Spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Sabah Al-Numan emphasized that Baghdad will take strict legal action against anyone implicated in the assault, stressing that the state will not tolerate activities that jeopardize Iraq's national security or its ties with brotherly nations.

Al-Numan voiced appreciation for Saudi Arabia's measured response and constructive engagement with Baghdad's efforts to de-escalate tensions, noting that this stance underscores Riyadh's commitment to regional stability and bilateral cooperation.

He reaffirmed that Iraq's territory and airspace will not serve as a launchpad for hostile actions against any state. He reiterated Baghdad's dedication to upholding state sovereignty, good neighborliness, and regional diplomacy, ensuring relations with neighboring nations foster mutual stability rather than conflict.

Also, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, OIC, the Arab Parliament, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Muslim World League (MWL) were quick to condemn the attacks.

The separate statements all stressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and backed all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its territory.