Saudi Foreign Minister Attacks Iran and Rejects Using Waterways as "A Tool for Blackmail"

- The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, attacked Iran during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, calling for the necessity of protecting international navigation and rejecting the use of waterways "as a tool of extortion." He stated during his speech on Saturday that Saudi Arabia "and the countries of the region have been subjected to brutal Iranian attacks," emphasizing that "the security of the Gulf is an integral part of the security of the region and the world..

and is linked to energy security and the continuity of supply chains." The Saudi minister added, "We affirm our full right to maintain the security and sovereignty of the Kingdom."

He considered that protecting international navigation is a "shared responsibility," also noting that the risks threatening international navigation affect the global economy. He confirmed Saudi Arabia's support for Qatari and Pakistani efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran.

The Saudi Foreign Minister also stressed that the international community must "reject what the Houthi militia is doing in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait," pointing to the necessity of stabilizing Yemen and protecting civilians. He considered that "any arrangements for the security of the region must be comprehensive and address the sources of threat."

Regarding the nuclear file, he emphasized the necessity of a region free of "weapons of mass destruction and subjecting peaceful nuclear facilities to international oversight."