By SCM REPORTER
SAUDI ARABIA’S powerful Crown Prince has sent a “hands off” warning to the world, sensationally declaring he will not accept any “aggression” or “threats” against his former arch-enemy, Iran.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global capitals, Mohammed bin Salman—known as MBS—told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that the Kingdom is ready to stand by Tehran to ensure “sustainable security” in the region.
The dramatic phone call marks a massive U-turn in a decades-long rivalry that often saw the two Middle East giants on the brink of war.
’Unacceptable’ Threats
During the high-stakes call, the Crown Prince didn’t mince his words.
According to reports from Al Mayadeen, the Saudi leader made it clear that “any aggression, threat, or provocation” against Iran is now considered “unacceptable” by Riyadh.
He also signaled a new era of “joint cooperation,” telling Pezeshkian that Saudi Arabia is ready to work with Iran and its neighbors to build a “lasting peace.”
Experts say the move is a clear signal that the Saudis are determined to cool down the Middle East’s “tinderbox” atmosphere following years of proxy wars in Yemen and Syria.
Unified Front
President Pezeshkian thanked the Saudis for their support, hailing the “solidarity of the Islamic Ummah” as the best way to stop the region from sliding into further chaos.
”The unity of Islamic countries is the only guarantee for lasting security,” the Iranian leader reportedly said, as both men agreed to keep the lines of communication wide open.
The Background: From Blood Feud to Besties?
The sudden warming of relations is a far cry from the bitter “Cold War” that has defined the Middle East for decades.
The Big Split: Relations were famously severed in 2016 after Saudi Arabia executed a prominent Shia cleric, leading to Iranian protesters storming the Saudi embassy in Tehran.
The China Deal: In March 2023, the world was stunned when China brokered a surprise deal to restore diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Yemen War: For years, the two countries backed opposing sides in the bloody Yemen civil war.
This new “cooperation” is seen as the final nail in the coffin for that conflict.
A Message to the West: The timing is crucial.
With tensions high between Iran and the West over nuclear programs and regional strikes, MBS is effectively telling outside powers that he won’t let the Kingdom be used as a launchpad for an attack on his neighbor.
