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“The Saudis affirm the danger of a regional project by the Iranian regime, and we reject its interference in internal affairs and its support for terrorism, extremism and sectarianism,” said King Salman while delivering a statement at the Shura Council. (Also read: Iran reveals the existence of a secret underground missile city)
“We call on the international community to take a strong position against Iran to ensure it does not acquire weapons of mass destruction and develop its ballistic missile project,” he continued.
In his statement, King Salman also touched on the issue of Yemen and Palestine. On Yemen, the Saudi leader has condemned continued attacks by the Houthi militia, which he says violate international law, against the Saudis.
He then voiced Saudi support for the Yemeni people, to reclaim their independence and sovereignty. (Also read: Saudi Arabian Council of Senior Scholars: The Muslim Brotherhood Is a Terrorist Group)
On Palestine, King Salman said that the Saudis continue to support the Palestinian people and their call for an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
“We support peace efforts in the Middle East through negotiations between Palestine and Israel to reach a just and permanent solution,” said King Salman.
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