Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian aerial attacks on Bahrain, calls for immediate halt

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the Iranian aerial attacks on Bahrain, following a claim by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it had launched six drones targeting a US radar system in the Kingdom.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full solidarity with Bahrain in all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability.

It also stressed that the Iranian attacks constitute a violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness.

The Kingdom emphasized the importance of immediately halting of blatant Iranian attacks on countries in the region.

The statement concluded with Saudi Arabia calling for serious steps toward achieving security and stability for the countries and peoples of the region.