Iran Denounces Terrorist Plot near Great Mosque of Mecca

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Iran strongly denounced a terror plot targeting the Grand Mosque in the holy Saudi city of Mecca, saying the "foiled attempt" proved again that terrorism knows no boundaries.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Saturday that the "thwarted plan" to attack the Grand Mosque "showed once again that the uncontrolled and growing terrorism currently gripping the whole world, the region and especially Muslim nations..., knows no religion, geography, ethnicity and nationality."

He further warned that terrorism could "even take aim at the most revered of Muslim sites to achieve its own ominous goals."

On Friday, the Saudi Interior Ministry said it has "foiled the terrorist plan that targeted the security of the Grand Mosque, pilgrims and worshipers."

In parallel, the top Iranian official cautioned regional governments and countries against "the hideous and sinister phenomenon" of terrorism, calling on all regional nations to be vigilant and make continued efforts to fight the scourge.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran condemns terrorism anywhere, in any form and with any intention, and expresses its readiness to help other countries counter criminals, death merchants and ignorant promoters of hatred," he added.

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