Saudi King Salman calls for others not to interfere in kingdom

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saudi king SalmanSaudi Arabia’s King Salman on Sunday called on other countries not to interfere in the kingdom’s internal affairs in what appeared to be a rebuke to Riyadh’s main foe Iran, which it accuses of attempting to stir unrest.

“It is our right to defend ourselves, without interfering in the affairs of others. We call on others to not interfere in our affairs,” Salman said in a speech opening the annual Janadriya cultural festival in Riyadh, state news agency SPA reported.

“We cooperate with our Arab and Muslim brothers in all areas in defending our lands and ensuring their independence and guarding their government systems as sanctioned by their peoples,” he added.

Salman did not elaborate, but his remarks seemed aimed at Iran, which Riyadh accuses of destabilizing Arab states and spreading sectarianism by backing militias in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen and fomenting unrest in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Iran denies seeking to destabilize the region or incite sectarian hatred. It in turn accuses Riyadh of fomenting discord by backing rebels in Syria, going to war in Yemen and propagating an ultra-conservative Sunni Muslim school that declares Shi’ites heretical.

The Saudi king, who succeeded to power a year ago after the death of his half-brother Abdullah, brought together a coalition of Arab states to back military action in Yemen to restore its government after it was ousted by an Iran-allied militia.

 

REUTERS

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6 responses to “Saudi King Salman calls for others not to interfere in kingdom”

  1. Rudy1947 Avatar

    You can ask. Seriously doubt anyone would listen.

  2. William Petro Avatar
    William Petro

    after what this guy is doing to syria and yemen, the height of hypocrisy!

    1. Hind Abyad Avatar
      Hind Abyad

      The Desert fat rat does what he want’s because of its close relationship with the US.

      1. 5thDrawer Avatar

        “Salman did not elaborate, but” it could also have been a shot at those decrying it’s ‘human rights’ and trial systems of secret courts. Or any number of backward anti-female items.

        1. Hind Abyad Avatar
          Hind Abyad

          Allah bless his generosity..
          ‘Saudi king showered Obamas with $1.3 million in gifts in 2014’

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