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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of Israeli attacks on Iran in a phone call with President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday.

The attacks undermine the sovereignty and security of Iran and constitute a violation of international laws and norms, Saudi Press Agency reported the crown prince as saying. 

The crown prince said the Israeli attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue to resolve the crisis surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and hindered efforts to de-escalate and reach diplomatic solutions.

He emphasized the Kingdom’s rejection of the use of force to resolve disputes and the need to adopt dialogue as the basis for resolving differences.

Israel on Friday launched an unprecedented attack on Iran, killing top army commanders, nuclear scientists and other senior officials, in a missile barrage that Tehran said claimed 78 lives. The two countries traded blows on Saturday.

The crown prince expressed his condolences and sympathy to Pezeshkian, the Iranian people, and the families of those who died in the attacks. He prayed that the injured would recover swiftly.

Pezeshkian expressed his thanks and appreciation to King Salman for attending to the needs of Iranian pilgrims and facilitating services for them until their return home.

Earlier, Prince Mohammed discussed the repercussions of Israel’s military operations against Iran with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a phone call.

Prince Mohammed and Starmer discussed the latest developments in the region and the importance of exerting all efforts to de-escalate and resolve disputes through diplomatic means, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Mohammed also spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders reviewed developments in the region following Israeli strikes on Iran, SPA said.