Saudi Arabia Supports Talks with Iran, Rejects Military Action

Middle East outlets present Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states as trying to keep channels open with Iran while avoiding being drawn directly into the US‑Iran war. They stress that Riyadh backs talks, that not all attacks on Gulf states come from Iran, and that countries like Qatar and the UAE reject claims their territory is used for US strikes. This view expects Gulf governments to keep pressing for de‑escalation while quietly managing security ties with Washington.

• •Saudi Arabia supports negotiations with Iran and does not want the conflict settled by force.
• •Saudi commentators argue that some attacks on Gulf states come from actors other than Iran.
• •Qatar rejects Iran’s claim that recent strikes targeted only US assets and not Qatari territory.
• •The UAE insists it has not allowed its territory to be used for US strikes on Iran.
• •Regional leaders expect to keep security cooperation with the US while urging restraint toward Iran.