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Saudi Arabia refutes Iranian allegation about murder of Hezbollah commander

Saudi Arabia strongly refuted allegations made by some Iranian newspapers that Riyadh is behind the killing of top Hezbollah commander Imad Mughniyeh in Lebanon.

  • By Mariam Al Hakeem, Correspondent
  • Published: 16:54 April 20, 2008
  • Gulf News

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia strongly refuted allegations made by some Iranian newspapers that Riyadh is behind the killing of top Hezbollah commander Imad Mughniyeh in Lebanon.

Denying reports, Interior Minister Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz said: "It is ridiculous".

Prince Naif also clarified that his recent meeting with US Ambassador to Iraq was focused on the condition of Saudi detainees and their coming back home.

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