Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus

Riyadh, SANA-Saudi Arabia has expressed its condemnation and scrupulous rejection of Israeli aggression on Iranian consulate building in Damascus.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and expresses its categorical rejection of targeting diplomatic facilities for any justification, and under any pretext, which is a violation of international diplomatic laws and the rules of diplomatic immunity,” a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs published on the X platform Tuesday said.

In turn, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi expressed his condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Iranian consulate building.

He reiterated the importance of adhering to international laws, treaties and diplomatic immunities.

Manar Salameh/ Ruaa al-Jazaeri