Saudi envoy to US: Iran supports terror in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, on Tuesday spoke out against the Iranian regime following a series of Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The Iranian regime continues to violate international laws as it tests the world’s resolve. It is still supporting terrorism in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain and Yemen. It provides the terrorist Houthi militias with missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) March 27, 2018
In a Twitter post, Prince Khalid wrote: “The Iranian regime continues to violate international laws as it tests the world’s resolve. It is still supporting terrorism in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain and Yemen.
“It provides the terrorist Houthi militias with missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions,” he added.
Iran’s record is one of death and destruction. They plotted terrorist bombings in Buenos Aires in 1994, the Khobar attacks in 1996, and the Riyadh bombings in 2003.
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) March 27, 2018
In the past, they have tried to assassinate my predecessor here in Washington, they have killed Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Al Hariri, They assassinated political opponents in European capitals, and bankroll terrorist militias and provide them with dangerous weapons.
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) March 27, 2018
Yesterday, the Iran backed Houthi Militias have fired seven ballistic missiles at four cities in the Kingdom. Totaling over a hundred attempts, and continue to kill thousands of innocent Yemenis while they refuse any political settlement and continue to escalate.
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) March 27, 2018
The only way to prevent further conflict in the region is to hold Iran accountable for its violations of all international laws. Friends and enemies are watching for the world’s reaction; it will shape the behavior of countries in region on the long term.
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) March 27, 2018
Saudi forces intercepted seven Yemeni rebel missiles on Sunday, including over the capital Riyadh.
“This aggressive and hostile action by the Iran-backed Houthi group proves that the Iranian regime continues to support the armed group with military capabilities,” Arab Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said on Monday.
