Rabat, Morocco (TMT)- In the wake of the ongoing spat between Saudi Arabia and Iran, initially triggered by the execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, followed few hours afterward by huge demonstrations in Iran, which lead to an attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran, which in turn lead Saudi to severe ties with Iran as this latter did not protect Riyadh’s embassy from protesters, Morocco has called on both parties to show their wisdom to “prevent the current situation from spreading over to other countries in the region.”
“The Kingdom of Morocco follows with great attention the developments and expresses its concern that the current outbursts could take an unmanageable dimension in the hours and days ahead,” a communiqué from Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs read.
“Morocco counts on the wisdom of Saudi and Iranian officials to prevent the current situation from spreading over to other countries in the region, already facing several challenges and multiple elements of fragility,” the communiqué closed.
The Moroccan Times.
