Saudi Arabia has threatened to launch a military strike against Iran following recent missile attacks that targeted its energy facilities. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud told reporters in Riyadh on March 19, 2026, that Iran does not believe in dialogue with its neighbors and instead applies pressure, which he warned would not succeed. He said Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military measures if necessary.

The statement came after Saudi forces intercepted four ballistic missiles fired toward Riyadh just before a regional and Islamic foreign ministers’ meeting. Prince Faisal described the attack as a blatant act of blackmail aimed at intimidating participants and said it proved Iran cannot be a legitimate partner. He added that any remaining trust in Iran had been completely shattered.

The Saudi minister reiterated that Iran’s continued attacks on civilian and energy sites were premeditated and unjustified. He said regional ministers agreed that Iran must immediately stop supporting its proxies and that collective action is needed to protect freedom of navigation.