Saudi Arabia says it is ready to respond to any aggression
A Saudi official said the kingdom is prepared to take whatever steps are needed if it faces aggression.
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that it is ready to take all necessary measures in response to any aggression, according to a Saudi official quoted by Asharq Al-Awsat. The statement did not specify a particular incident or target.
The official’s remarks signaled that Riyadh is keeping its options open as regional tensions remain elevated. No further details were provided about the nature of the threat or the steps the kingdom might consider.
Asharq Al-Awsat reported the comments from the Saudi official without identifying the speaker by name. The report added no immediate indication of a military, diplomatic or economic move.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly framed its security posture around deterrence and readiness in a volatile Middle East, where conflicts and cross-border tensions have continued to shape regional policy.
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