Arab nations condemn Israeli attack on Iran, urge international community to prevent conflict

Several Arab countries on Friday issued strong condemnation of Israel's attack on Iran early on Friday, which has significantly escalated tensions in the region and raised the spectre of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals.

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"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli aggressions against the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermine its sovereignty and security and constitute a clear violation of international laws and norms. While the Kingdom condemns these heinous attacks, it affirms that the international community and the Security Council bear a great responsibility to immediately halt this aggression," read a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The attacks come amid mounting concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme and its perceived threat to Israeli national security.