Iran thanks Saudi for not allowing territory to be used during war: diplomat

Published March 5, 2026 Updated March 5, 2026 11:24pm

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati says his country remained appreciative of Saudi Arabia’s pledge to not allow its airspace or territory to be used during the ongoing war with the US and Israel, AFP reports

“We appreciate what we have repeatedly heard from Saudi Arabia — that it does not allow its airspace, waters, or territory to be used against the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he has told AFP.

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