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Saudi Arabia criticizes emerging U.S.-Iran deal over Strait of Hormuz plan
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud criticized the emerging U.S.-Iran deal and the proposed new system for the Strait of Hormuz. He said the arrangement is unjustified, trust in Iran is still low, and Saudi Arabia wants to restore the prewar situation and rebuild relations carefully.
- 01Saudi Arabia opposes the emerging U.S.-Iran arrangement over the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02Prince Faisal said the strait worked well before the war and ships passed freely.
- 03He called the proposed mechanism unprecedented and unnecessary.
- 04Saudi Arabia says trust in Iran remains damaged after attacks on Gulf states.
- 05Riyadh and Tehran had begun restoring ties before the war, but that process has now stalled.
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