Saudi Arabia has warned it could take military action against Iran, raising fears of a further escalation in the conflict.
The warning follows overnight attacks in which Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeted Riyadh and key oil facilities. An Iranian drone also struck a major refinery on the kingdom’s Red Sea coast.
Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Saudi Arabia would defend its territory and economic interests, adding that the country “will not shy away” from taking action if necessary.
He also said that any remaining trust between Riyadh and Tehran had been “completely shattered”, despite diplomatic ties being restored as recently as 2023.
Iran has launched waves of missiles and drones across the region in response to US-Israeli strikes, increasingly drawing Gulf states into alignment against it.
While Saudi Arabia and its neighbours have not yet retaliated directly, they have warned that attacks on energy infrastructure will not go unanswered, as the conflict continues to drive sharp rises in oil and gas prices.
