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Saudi Arabia “Doesn't Care” If White House Angered As US Urges 'Ally' To Ease Tensions
On Sunday, Washington responded to Saudi Arabia's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Iran by encouraging diplomatic engagement and calling for leaders throughout the region to take “affirmative steps” to reduce tensions, Reuters reports.
“We're aware of reports that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered the closure of Iranian diplomatic missions in the Kingdom,” an Obama administration official said.
“We believe that diplomatic engagement and direct conversations remain essential in working through differences and we will continue to urge leaders across the region to take affirmative steps to calm tensions.”
Not to put too fine a point on it, but when it comes to sectarian tensions, the Saudis really don’t care what Washington thinks. Here’s the latest out of Riyadh …. http://www.zerohedge.com
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2016/01/saudi-arabia-doesnt-care-if-white-house.html
