Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s willingness to embrace peace efforts within international law to protect the country’s rights. In a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, both leaders highlighted the importance of peace and security in West Asia. Pezeshkian criticized US actions against Iran for endangering regional security and disrupting diplomatic relations with Europe.
Saudi Crown Prince emphasized Saudi Arabia’s rejection of aggression or threats towards Iran. He stated readiness to collaborate with Iran and other regional nations for lasting peace and security. Meanwhile, Iran’s Deputy Navy Commander warned neighboring countries against allowing their territories to be used for attacks on Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Deputy Navy Commander Mohammad Akbarzadeh cautioned neighboring nations against facilitating attacks on Iran from their territories. Iran monitors the Strait of Hormoz closely to regulate vessel passage. Tensions have risen in the region with the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group’s arrival and Iran’s warnings of a strong response to any aggression.
