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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a telephone conversation with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

During the call, the Crown Prince reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks that targeted Bahraini territory, reiterating the Kingdom’s full support and solidarity with Bahrain and backing the measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability.

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The Saudi position reflects a longstanding approach that views the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states as an interconnected and indivisible security framework.

The call comes at a sensitive time for the region, amid rising tensions linked to the U.S.–Iran confrontation and its implications for Gulf security, maritime routes, and critical infrastructure.

The Saudi stance also conveys a clear political message that any threat to Bahrain’s security is viewed within the broader context of collective Gulf security, reinforcing coordination and solidarity among GCC states in addressing regional challenges.

More broadly, the call underscores Riyadh’s commitment to containing escalation that could undermine regional stability, while maintaining its firm position on protecting state sovereignty and rejecting attacks against national territories.