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Saudi Arabia blames Iran for Lebanon violence
Saudi Arabia blamed Iran on Tuesday for Hezbollah's routing of the Western-backed government's supporters in Lebanon and said the violence would affect Iran's ties with Arab countries.
- Agencies
- Published: 17:05 May 13, 2008
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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia blamed Iran on Tuesday for Hezbollah-led clashes on pro-government supporters in Lebanon that has left at least 80 people dead.
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal said the violence would affect Iran's ties with Arab countries.
"Of course, Iran backs the coup that happened in Lebanon and supports it and this will have an impact on its relations with all Arab countries," the foreign minister said.
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