Saudi Arabia has called on the Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council to tackle tensions with the Iranian regime

Saudi Arabia asked for summits on Saturday of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab League, after acts of sabotage of ships in the Gulf and attacks against pumping stations in the kingdom.

These two extraordinary summits convened by King Salman will be celebrated on May 30 in Mecca "discuss these attacks and their consequences in the region"said the official Saudi news agency, SPA.

It is about "consulting and coordinating with the leading brothers" regarding "all issues that can enhance security and stability in the region".

The Houthis, pro-Iranian rebels who control large areas of Yemen, claimed Tuesday the attack on the Riyadh region, using drones against two oil pipeline pumping stations. east and west of Saudi Arabia.

On Sunday, four ships were damaged by acts of sabotage off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, at the entrance to the Gulf. There were two Saudi oilers, a Norwegian ship and an Emirati freighter.

The Saudi communiqué underlines "the serious consequences of these attacks", especially for "the supply routes and the stability of the world oil markets".

The United States announced on May 5 the deployment in the Gulf of the carrier "Abraham Lincoln" and B-52 bombers, invoking a "threat" of Iran, its enemy and rival of Israel and Saudi Arabia, allied countries of Washington.

During a press conference in Riyadh, the Saudi Foreign Minister, Adel al Jubeir, He said his country "does not want war" with Iran and "will do everything to prevent it", while ensuring that Riyadh is ready to "defend and defend their interests" if the other party decides to move towards an armed conflict.

Asked about the recent attacks on ships in the Gulf, the minister replied: "We are investigating this problem, the main investigators are the United Arab Emirates. […] We have some indications and we will present them at the end of the investigation. "

However, a few days ago, the Deputy Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, Khaled bin Salman, son of the king, was the first to accuse Iran of these attacks.

"The attack by the Houthi militiamen against two Aramco pumping stations proves that these militiamen are a mere instrument that the Iranian regime uses to implement its expansionist program in the region and not to protect the people of Yemen" Prince Jaled said declared on Twitter.