Rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran deepens
- 8 years ago
Demonstrations against Saudi Arabia continue in Iran as the diplomatic rift between the regional rivals grows.
Riyadh and Tehran were already hostile towards each other over the ongoing conflict in Yemen where Saudi-led fighters are battling against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Last weekend Riyadh executed prominent Shi’ite cleric Nimr Bakir al-Nimr.
Saudi diplomatic buildings in the Iranian cities of Tehran and Mashhad were attacked and set on fire following the beheading. Iran’s government condemned the
attacks and called for the highest penalty for the wrongdoers.
On Thursday (January 7), Iran announced that its embassy in Yemen has been attacked by Saudi fighters.
Although Saudi has not admitted responsibility for the attack, Arab coalition spokesperson Ahmad al-Asiri claimed that the Houthis have used abandoned embassy buildings for military purposes. However, he said he would investigate Iran’s claims.
‘Israel and US responsible for crimes against Muslims’
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Riyadh and Tehran were already hostile towards each other over the ongoing conflict in Yemen where Saudi-led fighters are battling against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Last weekend Riyadh executed prominent Shi’ite cleric Nimr Bakir al-Nimr.
Saudi diplomatic buildings in the Iranian cities of Tehran and Mashhad were attacked and set on fire following the beheading. Iran’s government condemned the
attacks and called for the highest penalty for the wrongdoers.
On Thursday (January 7), Iran announced that its embassy in Yemen has been attacked by Saudi fighters.
Although Saudi has not admitted responsibility for the attack, Arab coalition spokesperson Ahmad al-Asiri claimed that the Houthis have used abandoned embassy buildings for military purposes. However, he said he would investigate Iran’s claims.
‘Israel and US responsible for crimes against Muslims’
During