'I don't believe the Iranians want a broader war': Saudi foreign minister • FRANCE 24 English

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said his country was "concerned" about a regional war. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said he feared that "the longer the conflict in Gaza goes on, the more danger there is for miscalculation, the more danger there is for escalation". But the top Saudi diplomat also sounded a note of optimism, saying "I don't believe that the Iranians want a broader war".
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[@inmyopinion651]

I like this FM. He speaks plainly and does not double speak the way so many diplomats do.

[@nasseralzeer9935]

Saudi politicians have always been the wisest and most fulfilling of promises in the region and even the world, no matter how hard the Western media tries to demonize them.

[@PapaOscarNovember]

Well, he doesn't have to answer to populist voters.

[@mzmrizwie8894]

Absolutely right. He is well read and honest too.

[@ma-Ohio19]

@@nasseralzeer9935 For me they are all snakes...capable of cutting a journalist into pieces and get away with it...

[@Hs5687]

All Talk , No Action …

[@stan3399]

He chooses his words wisely. I wish diplomats were more honest like him.

[@markruivah6538]

Foreigner Minister is a wise man indeed.I support and salute Him.

[@Pace18692]

🤮

[@nasseralzeer9935]

Saudi policy has always been the wisest in the region, no matter how much the Western media tries to demonize the Kingdom

[@nasseralzeer9935]

@@Pace18692 This is an example of a person being led by the media as animals are led 😭

[@al-hudarahman7821]

Intelligent Foreign Minister Of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@afsal235]

Zionist saudi

[@muhdhanis009]

He is also a prince

[@annms2975]

This man speaks the truth

[@BegaMetaZone]

I'm Iranian and I really like the saudi FM , he's really articulate and calm , speaks unbiasedly , perfect .

[@11azie]

This conflict started since 1948

[@semsemeini7905]

Actually started in 1921.

[@nasseralzeer9935]

Yes, this matter must be repeated, because it seems that pork and wine make the West suffer from Alzheimer ! 😂

[@qwertyasdfzxcb]

Actually jews are robbers​@@semsemeini7905

[@ubaidbhat2002]

Saudi foreign minister is very nice and eloquent

[@abhs1141]

This Man is inteligent and sharp . The kind of persons that will not speak wrongly , will not be trapped . He is very focus . You cannot twist this Man

[@hritik25m19]

I didn't expect the minister to be so good😊😊

[@nasseralzeer9935]

Because you are used to the stupidity of Biden and his ministers 😂

[@grandpoobahofthewest]

I like this guy and his logic and clear ways of sending his message across! Great politician.

[@luci75d76]

He is very direct as usual. I love the way he speak

[@Kwame-yw9kz]

Yemen is fighting for a ceasefire and stopping the genocide. Other nation should follow them.

[@nasseralzeer9935]

You are right. America must stop its terrorism against Yemen and follow what Saudi Arabia did in terms of peace with the Houthis 😉

[@smartphoneand]

ابلع العافيه يا خضيّر

[@arshadayoob9929]

Are u an arab

[@saudalhelal]

@@smartphoneand وش تقول انت؟

[@smartphoneand]

اهرّج الوجع اللي كاتب التعليق

[@wax5638]

What i understood from this interview is Saudi has no clear stance on Palestinian issue i sense an undertone of fear in his voice.i don't understand what their fear is but clearly there are not free in their way of thinking

[@jamiesedgefield5476]

were you watching the same interview? he was very clear. there must be a palestinian state for any normalisation deal with Israel.

[@GlobalMindSync]

They can’t face America alone Israel is America America is Israel

[@soulsmouls]

@@user-yq7ow6dc8n You are US allies.

[@moonvenerable7897]

They "fear" those countries who is unconditionally backing Israel and it would do more harm than good helping Palestinians, only thing they are "allowed" to do to a certain extent is giving humanitarian aid.

[@nasseralzeer9935]

@@soulsmouls America is our ally, like China and Russia. But our alliance with China did not prevent us from partnering with India, nor in condemning Russia in Ukraine, nor in making Biden come on his knees to beg for oil and then he was rejected. We always ally with what is right and we’re not a follower country.

[@mzmrizwie8894]

Excellent interview. The Saudi Foreign minister is well read and honest repeatedly telling about the origin of the Palestinian State.

[@user-wh7lb5jo7c]

The Saudi foreign minister tells the truth and reflects the Kingdom's view on such and similar matters.

[@stand.with.Iranians]

He Saudi foreign minister is a knowable man, with logical views. But if we beat the drum of Palestinian State, we should recall the past. Our memory may fade away with the passage of time. But since 1994, two state solution materialized and Palestine’s flag has raised everywhere. The State of Palestine has been recognized by 139 member states at the United Nations. Palestinian embassies were opened, Palestinian currency was established, new president was elected and foreign aid and donation were flown to Palestine. UN agencies spent nearly $6 billion in Gaza and tens of billions in West Bank in their useless projects. But Palestine divided into two parts as a disconnected society in limbo. Palestinian per capita has never been over $3000 per year. Palestinians are generally radicalized and brainwashed by Hamas, Islamic Jihad, UN agencies and the Iranian mullahs. What is the point of having a new Palestinian leadership and Palestinian government if Palestinian is a failed state for decades?

[@gilkin6328]

This conflict underscores the reality that violence seldom leads towards resolution, instead oftentimes exacerbating the underlying disputes.

[@hosseinmohammadi4574]

Ask him why Saudi has opened land corridor for israeil?

[@Pace18692]

Exactly

[@hosseinmohammadi4574]

@@user-yq7ow6dc8n I hoped so but didn't you see israeili ambassador in India? They say there is a corridor from UAE, Saudi, ten Jordan finally to israeil

[@hamidz3113]

@@hosseinmohammadi4574one thing for sure about this foreign minister his English is excellent, and we’ve heard Iranian foreign minister in United Nations 😂.

[@DuDa-nu5lc]

Great interview

[@gilkin6328]

Saudi believes wholeheartedly that it's through these real-life examples of empathy, rather than through blame and antagonism, that they can move towards a more peaceful world.

[@robertoketch160]

I like the FM always to the point, great leader.

[@solowingpixi]

the Saudi FM is perspicacious as ever 👍

[@atillacodesstuff1223]

nice word choice

[@majidkarimane7516]

Very insightful guy

[@SAMJANGAZEMA]

Iran does not want war, neither with neighbors nor with other countries. Iran seeks justice and aims to show other nations in the government that the only solution to cease wars is independence and unity. One should not let themselves be manipulated by Western politics and media

[@keshamonter2038]

Only US does not agree with ceasefire.

[@MrGengad]

Including UK, German, France and some EU countries.

[@EK-fc8ms]

@@MrGengad Normal human being should never agree to that. Hamas wants to survive? Do you really think it's a good thing?

[@HiltonBarlach]

Very interesting

[@thabangaugustinehlalele]

While Yemen fight for Palestine. Saudi and Qatar can enjoy their talks with the west

[@hasinabegum1038]

So what should Saudi and Qatar do?

[@Middle-Eastt]

SAUDI is doing well in choosing diplomacy and means of negotiation. Note that SAUDI is not a major military nation.

[@zakrakhalil434]

If they did nothing then by now we would have had way more Palestinian deaths. The fact that the arab world is involved is holding usa.and the satanic state of isreal back. Saudi is highly influential and being a.brics nation it has its place but they have to be diplomatic..something's are are achieved diplomatically as well.as.military of which arab nations are.not very well equipped as far as my basic knowledge knows

[@thabangaugustinehlalele]

@@hasinabegum1038 fight

[@agostocobain2729]

I'm proud Iran supports Yemen, thats how Yemen is able to even fight.

[@user-rq9fg1vb1n]

Then see how and where seize dire comes from and same tactic like above at seize fire

[@ayten6169]

Shame on u Arab states

[@sircartier2260]

Very elegant and smart statesman ⚖️

[@abdulkarimssali8187]

Did this situation started on the October 7th as Farhan address it?

[@asmaali7238]

Its called Al Aqsa Floods, so yeah at the 7th of October. However, the illegal occupation was said since 67. And the terrorism since 48 when they stole lands and massacerts the Palestinians.

[@abdulkarimssali8187]

@@asmaali7238 a thief will never be the owner, it doesn't matter how long it takes Palestine will be free from the river to the sea

[@ForeverRepublic]

And how did the Arabs acquire it? Through imperial conquest and colonization starting in the 7th century. We Jews were here before you, and us liberating our land is not any different than the Spanish liberating Spain from Arabs, or Algerians liberating Algeria from French.

[@abdulkarimssali8187]

@@ForeverRepublic everything here shows how illiterate you are, how can you come from Europe, America and you come to claim a land of Arabs

[@abdulkarimssali8187]

@@ForeverRepublic how dare are you talking of colonization and yet you are the people who colonized almost the whole world,

[@nawaf9948]

6:45 what dirty question and what an amazing answer to shut those westren hypocrisy

[@yeasminchowdhury6090]

Well done South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nasseralzeer9935]

This is how the members of BRICS, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, are searching for peace unlike G7 terrorism😉

[@hatimabu6291]

What😂

[@khateramajeedzada1485]

Talking and doing nothing shame on you guys😠

[@h.schikhan5850]

Iran has right to defend itself Iranian ships not into the Gulf of Mexico that you say they are looking for war

[@odedrokachify]

Pleasure listening to him.

[@ragibish]

One thing is clear Muslim understand the need of unity from past experience.

[@elizabethpointing]

An excellent discussion by the foreign minister

[@michellesmith9737]

That's crazy .......

[@hershfisch4490]

What about the hostages holding Gazza?

[@evaburnz]

I appreciate the explanation of the Saudi foreign minister, both for his excellent level of articulation and for the information and detail he provided through the content of his communication, however it was notable that he failed to mention Hamas by their name. This is a trend that I've seen with pro-Palestinian figures, and it only serves to damage their credibility. On the same token, those who are pro-Israel must denounce Netanyahu and his far-right cabinet as they are showing a gross disregard for civilian safety in their pursuit of the elimination of Hamas, and, with all due respect to the Palestinian community and their basic human rights, this approach from Israel is a stain on the broader international community, to say the least.

[@Pace18692]

Plz ask him about those thousands of trucks that passing Emirates ,saudi arabia ,jordan and goes to izrl daily

[@mohdumarqureshi7390]

Very important questions about real characters of saudy arabiya

[@FitraRahim]

Very important question, why are you believes that news which is being created by ISL media itself? Did you really Muslim who practice or just Muslim by birth? Did you see that truck in reality passing that roads? How ridiculous wasting money by transport someting using truck, rather than using ships through africa?@@mohdumarqureshi7390

[@user-hx5qz3tv8b]

So you want Saudi Arabia to starve Israeli civilians and women and children?

[@Abodyshm6]

i wonder how you could see this ghost trucks because they really do not exist. lies are easy, but without proofs.

[@gilkin6328]

Saudi aims to prioritize dialogue, understanding, and peaceful negotiations as means to resolve conflicts - embodying values such as respect for human rights, tolerance, and mutual respect in this process.

[@mohdumarqureshi7390]

Fearful animal 😂

[@naserali6968]

Why Saudi is not include the Southafrica icj court for international.

[@user-dk7vw4wg7k]

السعودية ليست عضواً في المحكمة ولم تنضم لها

[@nnd3062]

Because Saudi is not a member at the ICJ

[@FitraRahim]

How about you doing your research, before making statements by pretending to be "asking" something if they don't support South Africa in that case?

[@alanpowell24]

Excellent English from the Foreign Minister.............................

[@MrAngiePangy]

he's still a liar despite his english....

[@alanpowell24]

@@MrAngiePangy please elaborate……

[@shamimlogde4997]

Which part did he lie?israel lie all time

[@nasseralzeer9935]

@@MrAngiePangy I understand your hatred for Saudi Arabia. No one insulted Americans more than the Saudis 🤣🤣

[@MrAngiePangy]

He's speaking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time. @@alanpowell24

[@deena0502]

what do you mean by ‘no doubt this conflict start from oct 7’?. Astaghfirullah..

[@francoluissotomayor5521]

Not now…

[@matheuslima2369]

his English is so good😮

[@ialya391]

Great speaker 👏👏

[@user-vl5zq2lm9s]

But he supports and assist in land bridge to move Israel goods. Avoiding the real issues. Hypocrites

[@user-yq7ow6dc8n]

Not true there is no border between the two countries

[@nasseralzeer9935]

Don't you have a TV, cowboy? Or you live in a trailer! The last G20 meeting, an agreement was signed to link trade from India to Europe. Of course, you did not understand it because your geography is a joke 🤣🤣

[@user-vl5zq2lm9s]

@@user-yq7ow6dc8n the land bridge starts in Dubai through Saudi Jordan ending in Egypt.

[@dudhwalaabdul6959]

Really appreciate FM KSA.

[@New.Beginnings88]

Iran wants an alliance with the Saudis. They proved there’s no divide with Sunni and Shia Irans helping Palestinians whom are Sunni majority. The cia and the west are trying to manufacture this divide and some Saudi leaders are falling for it

[@agostocobain2729]

I agree with you 100% I hope they continue to their friendship

[@user-lv5rs6hc8i]

What a clever man

[@fareseddin4182]

I was hoping you would ask him if the attacks of 7th of October was initiated to disturb the peace negotiations between KSA and Israel?

[@FitraRahim]

HMS don't like it, ISL don't like it bcs Saudi condition is to hard for them. So, HMS working, ISL happy. Looks the results now.

[@huzaifayunus9243]

I respect this man now... You spoke carefully and eloquently even when this Western propagandist wanted to implicate you. May Allah bless you. Most of the western journalists are working for the West and not for the world.

[@sabprogroup8623]

the whole world is handicapped apparently with regards to this situation , yet they have billions of dollars to build tall buildings . something doesn't make sense, figured it out yet?

[@josephfriedman1305]

1:02 is “compoundation” a word now?!

[@prick.donalds]

Saudi salutes France!

[@raghdaalqaisi2789]

"this obviously started on October 7th" 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@zarriauler6061]

What happen to all people Hams still keep them ?? Why no one think of Hostage ??

[@dmystify1381]

they dont want a war,they have too much to lose....oil fields come to my mind.

[@oscaramiry1318]

Saudi's, If you and the UAE's stop supporting the Israelis economy behind the scene it will make a huge difference, Rather pretending to your pepole that you want to help the Gaza's people.

[@infidel1948]

Gold states are tired of this palswines freeloaders 😂

[@semsemeini7905]

if Iran would stop supporting Hamas, Houthis and Hezballah it would make a huge difference.

[@shamimlogde4997]

Protecting Aqsa mosque

[@soulsmouls]

I am sunni but i stand with Iran from now on :)

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

i am iranian and umma is the most important thing thankfully saudi iran raprochmant was a historic moment

[@nasseralzeer9935]

@@Houthiandtheblowfishare you Irani or Houthi from Yemen ? 😂😂

[@ehsankhalili7820]

@@nasseralzeer9935 Iran❤Yémen

[@malek2335]

You only suffer of Inferiority complex towards Arabs like all your people who leftover of European colonization.

[@ImranHassan6139]

Let's not fall into Sunni Shia anymore. It was brought in for political purposes. Time for all Muslims including the Arabs to be on the same page. Not necessarily politicians agree.

[@troyingram716]

If it all boiled down to legal theory

[@abduljalilmahama5682]

He is so fluent with the English language

[@daniellafigueroa9598]

What are you doing about it ?

[@nasseralzeer9935]

What most countries in the world didn’t do half of

[@masudahmed6029]

Wow this man looks soo young at 50 years old

[@majidnba]

Speaks like westerners!

[@haifaabdullah9854]

Typing like westerners 😢😂

[@belkiztukus6641]

Wow i am ipressed by the foreign minister

[@hasanulislam5957]

Saudi is a peach loving country.

[@zizicario]

What do you mean by peach?

[@eunchaneunchan]

Off course he means peace 😂

[@ayten6169]

Why This french journalist dancing when he asking about Iran 😅

[@Jabe1963]

Walk your talk Sir

[@Nkos52]

I noticed that Israeli security issues were not adressed in this interview...

[@iqbalsohel9166]

what is so special for them?

[@bloodfiredrake7259]

They don't matter

[@asahisagoiboi3517]

Then they will continue to bring Palestinians to judgement day. ​@@bloodfiredrake7259

[@EK-fc8ms]

Exactly.

[@akbara5162]

Good👍

[@rajpipla1]

It should be Your Highness, not Mr Foreign Minister.

[@MrRevolution1979]

The political staff in Saudi Arabia is evolving in a great way. I’m very happy that Saudi people have finally the rulers they deserve.

[@AF53501]

If the world stops feeding the people of Gaza, does that mean we can get these same people to start their Ramadan fast early? Am Yisrael Chai!

[@zenaidagarcia8180]

Why this man go ask Americans and Israel… don’t push larger war

[@truth3229]

So he is a prince and a good foreign minister? thats pretty rare

[@aliciaperralta8134]

VERY Intelligent Foreign Minister Of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@janetkoster6243]

LMAO! Love how the prince is reminding his audience of who is in charge. Four generations of monarchs there, starting with Ibn Saud.

[@11azie]

Saudi Arabia seats between two chairs. They help Israel & in words defending Gaza.

[@cinziaindini2269]

Bravoooo!

[@RetshedisitsoeTukula-cd6um]

His firm

[@JmGmail]

Last safe haven for hamas is Rafah. No mention of hamas still holding Israeli hostages?

[@gilkin6328]

Saudi Arabia currently navigates a complex conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

[@2Sage-7Poets]

i believed that guy for a month but the longer i listen to him he's becoming nonsense..

[@nikolasmacedonites917]

Did i hear him say 30 thousand dolphins?! Did i hear him correctly?

[@nasseralzeer9935]

No, 30k were burned as if it was a BBQ

[@malek2335]

Orphans

[@EK-fc8ms]

@@malek2335 Who's numbers are this? Hamas .

[@avoiddramapeople]

saudi family, the next generation of leaders are very smart, very well schooled people. 👏

[@auntijen3781]

Is this interviewer serious? Q1; What are Israel's intentions? Q2; Why isn't the US calling for a ceasefire?... Did you look & assume he's a mind reading 'sooth sayer?' Bc The man is a Saudi Prince & diplomat.

[@truthmatters8689]

damn, didnt expect he talk english decently

[@navidnami4455]

At the mean time Saudi sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine and not Palestine. Good job 👍🏽

[@haifaabdullah9854]

Check Palestinian official website, they posted about receiving donations and humanitarian aid from Saudi😊

[@pheonix-one]

Will his country be left with the thought that his country may be next? Why? I feel so sad for this diplomat - he’s worked tirelessly only to be rebuffed by nations that want to continue buying time to complete g side.

[@nicorent3576]

This is a politician speaking plainly. Imagine if every time our president spoke we had clear answers?

[@munaali5670]

A new war in the ME is not in anyone’s benefit. Iran seems to have good intentions and willingness to establish great ties with Saudi Arabia.

[@mansur1340]

Saudi leaders are nothing when it comes to meddle east situation

[@user-dv9cp2gw4c]

Those who sell their land do not deserve land

[@alishiamati2675]

Poverty and lot of money from Rotshild...was an evil plan

[@haileabluultesfai7172]

With all its flaws, Saudi Arabian politics is evolving to the point where its political elite looks straight across the horizon without seeking any compass supplied by those who dare to send you one, even if you don't need one.

[@nothingbutthetruth1972]

Many words, no action.

[@gillesfrance8511]

Not broader than today with their war in Irak , Syria , Yemen , Lebanon, Gaza ?? 😃🤣🤣

[@CalvinBondley]

World Class PM...