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Gulf Council condemns Iranian intereference in region

Published: 09 Jan 2016 - 04:58 pm | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 09:23 am
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ABU DHABI: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on Saturday condemned what they said was Iranian interference in the internal affairs of Saudi Arabia and the region.

"The ministerial council strongly denounced these acts by Iran and stated that Iran carries the responsibility for these terrorist acts," it said in a statement after an extraordinary called to discuss tensions.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Saturday his country was looking into additional measures to take against Iran.

Adel al-Jubeir's comments came in a press conference after an extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), convened to discuss tensions with Iran after attacks on Saudi missions there.

"We are looking at additional measures to be taken if it (Iran) continues with its current policies," Jubeir said.

Reuters