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Saudi Arabia calls to 'de-escalate' as US-Iran ceasefire on brink
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 4 (AFP) May 04, 2026
 Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the United States traded fire, rattling a fragile ceasefire.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's concern regarding the current military escalation in the region, and calls for the need to de-escalate," the foreign ministry said in a statement posted on X.

The ministry said it supported "diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution" in the war.

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