Saudi Arabia threatens Iran with military action after refinery attacks
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal Al Saud declared his country reserves the right to retaliate militarily against Iran following attacks on two Saudi petroleum refineries. The threat came after Iran targeted major gas infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in retaliation for Israeli and American strikes on Iranian gas facilities. Saudi Arabia's minister stated Iran must "review its misjudgements" and emphasized that such attacks will not bring Tehran any gains. While Saudi Arabia has only defended its territories so far, the minister's tone suggests a preference for diplomacy over immediate retaliation. The attacks occurred during ongoing US and Israel's war on Iran, which has caused over 1,500 deaths, mostly in Iran. This marks the strongest indication yet that Gulf countries are growing frustrated with Iranian attacks.