Rouhani Urges Muslims to Punish Saudi Crimes: Iran Not to Forsake Blood of Innocent Mina Martyrs

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Hours after the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei denounced the Saudi reckless management for the Hajj [Pilgrimage], Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called Wednesday on the Muslim world to unite and punish the Saudi government for its handling of the hajj pilgrimage and wider actions in the region.

"Regional countries and the world of Islam should take coordinated actions to resolve problems and punish the Saudi government," he told a cabinet meeting.

Rouhani further added: "If the existing problems with the Saudi government were merely the issue of the hajj... maybe it would have been possible to find a way to resolve it and put it in the right direction."

Moreover, he said those who have gained fame and money by the Holy Shrines have to realize that their true obligation is to provide security and prosperity to pilgrims.

"Unfortunately, this government by committing crimes in the region and supporting terrorism in fact shed the blood of Muslims in Iraq, Syria and Yemen," he stated.

In parallel, the Iranian President highlighted that his government will continue with its efforts to follow the case of Mina martyrs through legal and political channels.

He also underscored that the Hajj period should be regarded as a chance to safeguard the interests of the Muslim Ummah and foster unity within the Islamic community whereas the Hajj rituals are used as an occasion to hurt the dignity of Muslims.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team