Saudi Arabia says kingdom may take military action against Iran

Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom reserves the right to take military action against Iran if necessary, accusing Tehran of pressuring its neighbours rather than engaging in dialogue.

Speaking in Riyadh, he said such pressure would “backfire” politically and morally.

He also said two refineries in Saudi Arabia were attacked, warning Iran must reconsider its actions.

Faisal said the attacks would not yield any gains and underscored that Riyadh would not succumb to pressure as regional tensions escalate.