Saudi Arabia called for restraint on Tuesday after fresh exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States shook an already fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.

The kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a statement on X stressing the need to de-escalate and reaffirming support for diplomatic efforts toward a political resolution. The call came as Iranian strikes rattled the UAE and Oman.

What did Saudi Arabia say about the US-Iran tensions flaring again?

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry called for maximum restraint, warning that further escalation was not in anyone’s interest. It expressed concern over rising military activity and voiced support for ongoing diplomatic efforts.

The statement stopped short of directly blaming Iran, reflecting Riyadh’s effort to maintain ties with both Washington and Tehran.

What did Iran say about the latest strikes?

A senior Iranian military official addressed the escalation on state television, neither confirming nor denying the reported strikes.

He said Iran had “no pre-planned program to attack the oil facilities in question” and blamed what he called “US military adventurism” for triggering the situation. He said Washington must be held accountable.

The official’s comments came after the UAE reported being targeted by Iranian missiles and drones, including a strike on the Fujairah energy hub that injured three Indian nationals.

The UAE’s foreign ministry condemned the incidents as a “dangerous escalation” and an “unacceptable transgression,” and underscored its right to respond. Iran subsequently said it had no plans to target the UAE.

What happened in Oman during the escalation?

Oman also reported casualties linked to the unrest. A residential building in the coastal town of Bukha, along the Strait of Hormuz, was struck, injuring two expatriate workers and damaging four vehicles.

State media reported the incident without attributing responsibility.

The strikes on both the UAE and Oman underlined how quickly the US-Iran tensions had spread beyond the two main parties. Saudi Arabia’s call for de-escalation echoed similar statements from the UK, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also urging Iran to step back. Germany’s chancellor separately called on Tehran to return to the negotiating table.