Saudi Arabia warns Iran: Halt Gulf attacks or face retaliation, backs diplomacy.

• Saudi Arabia warned Iran to halt attacks on its territory and energy sector, or face retaliation, despite favoring a diplomatic solution.
• The warning came before Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to Gulf states for Tehran's actions, though strikes reportedly continued.
• Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan conveyed Riyadh's stance to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, emphasizing openness to mediation.
• Gulf states, including UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, have faced heavy drone and missile fire from Iran.
• While Iran's leadership shows mixed signals, Riyadh maintains contact, and Tehran claims strikes target US interests, not Gulf nations.