Iran Deeply Slams Sheikh Nimr Execution

KABUL: (MEP) Iran has deeply condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr, denouncing it as ‘extremely irresponsible’.

nimrKABUL: (MEP) Iran has deeply condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr, denouncing it as ‘extremely irresponsible’.

“The execution of a personality such as Sheikh Nimr who had no means other than speech to pursue his political and religious objectives only shows the depth of imprudence and irresponsibility”, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Saturday.  

He added that the Saudi government supports terrorists and Takfiri extremists, while talking to its critics at home with the language of execution and suppression.

The Iranian official said, Sheikh Nimr’s execution comes while, Takfiri terrorists and extremists have taken away peace and security from regional nations and the world and are threatening the existence of some governments in the region.

The responsibility for the consequences of this “irresponsible” and “inefficient” move lies with the rulers in Riyadh, said Jaberi Ansari, adding that the monarchy would pay a heavy price for such policies.

The Shia figure’s execution has drawn angry reactions worldwide. Widespread protest rallies are expected to be held around the word to condemn Riyadh, which is already beefing up security in the Shia-dominated Qatif region of Eastern Province, according to reports.

 

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