Riyadh (TDI): Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, and Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, spoke by phone on Monday to condemn continued attacks by Iran against Gulf states.
Both leaders described the attacks as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security, according to Saudi media.
They affirmed that Gulf Cooperation Council countries would take all necessary measures to defend their territories and deploy every available capability to maintain stability in the region.
The call coincided with a post on X by Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, who claimed that “the enemy”, referring to the United States and Israel, was deploying drones disguised as Iranian-made Shahed drones, labeled as “Lucas drone.”
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He maintained that Iran was only targeting US and Israeli interests and denied responsibility for strikes on Gulf countries.
However, his statements were met with skepticism, with critics noting that Iran’s military leadership had openly threatened Gulf states. Analysts also highlighted that even attacks aimed at US facilities could endanger nearby civilian infrastructure.
Regional authorities report that since late February, thousands of Iranian missiles and drones have been launched toward the Gulf, striking airports, ports, energy facilities, and civilian areas.
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The United Nations Security Council last week passed a resolution condemning Iran’s attacks and calling for an immediate halt to hostilities. The measure was backed by 13 of 15 members and co-sponsored by 135 countries, reflecting broad international support for the resolution.
