Rouhani: Cutting Iran Ties Can’t Hide Saudi Crime

Local Editor

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday Saudi Arabia cannot hide "its crime" of executing Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by cutting ties with Tehran, warning that discord could affect the fight against "terrorism."

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Sudan broke all ties with Iran and the United Arab Emirates downgraded its relations on Monday after the Saudi embassy in Tehran was stormed by protesters. Kuwait recalled its ambassador to Iran on Tuesday.

"Saudi Arabia cannot hide its crime of beheading a religious leader by severing political relations with Iran," Rouhani was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA in a meeting with the Danish Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen in Tehran.

"We believe diplomacy and negotiations are the best way to solve problems between countries," he added.

In parallel, Rouhani stated: "Regional countries can save the region of terrorism dangers through unity."

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team