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Saudi Arabia Urges De-escalation After U.S. Strike on Iran

Saudi Arabia has issued a statement expressing “deep concern” over the rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, following the United States’ dramatic airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The statement comes hours after President Donald Trump ordered the destruction of three key reactors in Iran’s nuclear program, sparking an immediate missile barrage from Tehran toward Israel. Riyadh called for “intensified efforts” to reach a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, warning that without swift political action, the Middle East could spiral into full-scale war. The kingdom has long feared being caught in the crossfire of a direct confrontation between Israel, Iran, and now potentially the United States. The rare appeal reflects Saudi Arabia’s precarious balancing act between its quiet coordination with Israel and its broader regional position, especially amid growing tensions that have already disrupted oil markets and shaken Gulf security.