Saudi Arabia welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire, hopes for regional stability

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, which was announced on Tuesday morning after nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities.

In an official statement shared on X, the ministry expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for facilitating the deal, reaffirming the Kingdom’s call for restraint and dialogue in the region.

“The Kingdom looks forward to the coming period witnessing a commitment from all parties to calm down and refrain from using force or threatening to use it”, read the statement.

The 11-day conflict between Israel and Iran had heightened fears of a broader regional war, drawing international concern. Saudi Arabia expressed hope that the ceasefire would pave the way for renewed regional stability.

Saudi Arabia also emphasized its longstanding commitment to diplomacy as the primary path to resolving disputes.

The ministry said the Kingdom wants to reiterate its ‘firm position in supporting the adoption of dialogue and diplomatic means as a means to resolve regional disputes and conflicts'.

This should be based on the principle of respecting the sovereignty of states and consolidating security, stability, prosperity and progress in the region and the world

The ceasefire comes amid high-level international mediation efforts to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East.