Saudi Arabia states Iran attacked Riyadh, reserves the right to take military action

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-10T23:42:51+00:00

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal stated that Iran's attack on Riyadh in the presence of diplomats from other countries was a deliberate act, and Saudi Arabia reserves the right to respond militarily if necessary. On the evening of the 18th, Riyadh was targeted by ballistic missile attacks, with the air defense system successfully intercepting four missiles.

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2026-04-10 23:42:51

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Early morning on the 19th local time, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal held a press conference stating that the attack on Riyadh, the Saudi capital, by Iran in the presence of diplomats from Gulf countries and Islamic nations was no coincidence, and Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military action if necessary. From late night on the 18th to early morning on the 19th, the foreign ministers and representatives of Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Pakistan, Turkey, Syria, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt held a meeting in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on the evening of the 18th that the capital Riyadh was attacked by ballistic missiles that night, and the air defense system intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles. (CCTV News)

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