Saudi Arabia asserts right to defend security, not seeking escalation
Political analyst Hassan Al-Shihri says Saudi Arabia is not seeking escalation but affirms its legitimate right to protect its security and sovereignty.
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AIPolitical analyst Hassan Al-Shihri said Saudi Arabia is not seeking escalation but affirms its legitimate right to protect its security.
Speaking to Al-Ekhbariya TV, Al-Shihri added that the Kingdom also reaffirms its sovereignty and will take all necessary measures to deter any threats targeting its territory.
He noted that everyone is aware of the Kingdom's consistent policy throughout history, and Saudi Arabia will not allow its security or resources to be tested by any party, whether a major or minor state or any group.
All Gulf states and key regional countries have strongly condemned the attempted drone attacks on oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, which originated from Iraqi territory.
Official Ministry of Defense spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki confirmed that air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones in recent hours that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh.
Major General Al-Maliki explained that these terrorist attempts were launched from Iraqi territory and carried out by Iran-backed terrorist militias, stressing the Kingdom's inherent right to defend itself and its assets, and its right to respond at the appropriate time and place.
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