Crown Prince sends condolences to Iranian President over attack victims
The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom's rejection of the use of force to resolve conflicts, emphasizing the need to adopt dialogue as the foundation for settling disputes.
He reiterated the Kingdom's condemnation of attacks that violate Iran's sovereignty and international law, stressing that such escalation obstructs diplomatic efforts.
The Iranian President expressed appreciation for the Kingdom's stance and thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for facilitating the affairs of Iranian pilgrims until their return home.
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