Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israel strike on Iran consulate

Issuing a statement on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned an attack on Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus, saying that Riyadh categorically rejects the targeting of diplomatic facilities.

Saudi Arabia categorically rejects targeting diplomatic facilities for any justification, and under any pretext, which is a violation of international diplomatic laws and the rules of diplomatic immunity, the statement reads.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also condemned the terrorist Israeli attack that targeted the Iranian consulate building in Damascus by issuing a statement.

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