Espressing concern over the current military escalation, Saudi Arabia says it supports Pakistan’s “mediation and diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution that prevents the region from sliding into further tension and instability, which would not serve the interests of the region and the world”.

The kingdom also stressed the “importance of restoring freedom of international maritime navigation” in the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-war state, and called for ensuring the safe passage of vessels without restriction.