Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received separate phone calls on Tuesday from two European leaders, each expressing solidarity with the Kingdom amid sustained Iranian missile and drone attacks, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten called the crown prince to convey his country’s support for Saudi Arabia over the repeated Iranian assaults, describing the attacks as a threat to regional security and stability. Their discussion also covered the latest regional developments and their repercussions for regional and international security.

Earlier on Tuesday, Belgium’s King Philippe spoke with the crown prince, affirming the solidarity of the Belgian government and people with Saudi Arabia and supporting measures taken by Riyadh to preserve its sovereignty and security.

The calls follow a similar conversation on Monday between the Crown Prince and Emmanuel Macron, who reiterated France’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemned repeated Iranian attacks, and warned of the risk of uncontrollable escalation. Macron also called for the protection of energy infrastructure and urged Iran to ensure the free flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

The diplomatic outreach comes as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states face sustained missile and drone attacks, part of Iran’s retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on targets inside Iran launched on Feb. 28 by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

As of early Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of Defense reported that more than 630 drones and over 50 missiles had been intercepted and destroyed.

European support for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia maintains strong bilateral relations with both Belgium and the Netherlands, centered on trade, energy, industrial cooperation, and engagement within the European Union framework.

Belgium serves as a key European gateway for Saudi petrochemical exports via the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, while Belgian companies are active in Saudi projects spanning engineering, infrastructure, and water management under Vision 2030.

The Netherlands collaborates with Saudi Arabia in sectors including renewable energy, water management, logistics, and advanced engineering, supporting economic diversification and sustainable development initiatives.

Although neither country is directly involved in regional security operations, both Belgium and the Netherlands have consistently supported diplomatic efforts, de-escalation, and international frameworks for conflict resolution. The calls from King Philippe and Prime Minister Jetten thus reaffirm longstanding European backing for Saudi Arabia amid heightened regional tensions.