Saudi Arabia Says Hamas Leader's Killing was 'Blatant Violation' of Iran's Sovereignty

Saudi deputy foreign minister during an extraordinary meeting of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (AAWSAT)

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was a "blatant violation" of Iran's sovereignty.

The comment was made by the Saudi deputy foreign minister during an extraordinary meeting of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The minister, Waleed Al-Khuraiji, stressed that Saudi Arabia rejects "any violation of the sovereignty of states or interference in the internal affairs of any country".