Cairo and Riyadh denounce repeated Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan

Egypt and Saudi Arabia have condemned repeated Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan, warning that the strikes constitute a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and stability. In an official statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed full solidarity with the four targeted nations, rejecting any practices that endanger Arab populations or their regional facilities. The ministry demanded an immediate end to the attacks, urging respect for international law and the principles of good neighbourliness to spare the region further escalation. The condemnation was also a focal point during a phone call between Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Reviewing the regional escalation, the two officials stressed the critical need for an immediate halt to all escalatory actions that could widen the circle of conflict. During the talks, Abdelatty and Prince Faisal agreed on the necessity of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. They affirmed the need to ensure the unhindered movement of ships and rejected any attempts to impose restrictions on international waterways, warning of the negative repercussions for the global economy and energy security. The ministers exchanged views on regional de-escalation efforts, highlighting the role of the regional quartet—comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan—as an important platform for consultation, coordination, and supporting endeavours to contain tensions and entrench stability. Discussions between the two diplomats also covered developments in Sudan, Libya, and the Red Sea, with both sides affirming the importance of continued close coordination on regional issues of mutual interest. Addressing bilateral ties, the ministers praised the continuous momentum and development in Egyptian-Saudi relations across various fields under the directives of their political leaderships. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation to serve the common interests of both nations.  The post Cairo and Riyadh denounce repeated Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.