India, March 19 -- Saudi Arabia has warned Iran, saying it "reserves the right to take military actions" and possesses "very significant capacities and capabilities," marking its one of the strongest responses yet since the Gulf conflict began nearly three weeks ago.

Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom retains the option of responding militarily if tensions continue to escalate.

"This pressure from Iran will backfire politically and morally and certainly we reserve the right to take military actions if deemed necessary," he said at a news conference in Riyadh, reported Reuters. Track Abu Dhabi, Dubai news live updates

Farhan accused Tehran of carrying out deliberate and coordinated attacks, both directly a...