Former American Ambassador Says Saudi Regime More Dangerous than Terrorists Exported

Washington, (ST) – Former US ambassador to Riyadh Robert Jordan said that the danger of the Saudi regime has become greater than the threat posed by terrorists that they are exporting to the world.

Jordan said in an article published on Politico website that the attack on Saudi oil facilities claimed by the United States, Britain, Germany and France that Iran carried out revealed the extent of deterioration in the Middle East situation, in addition to the role played by the Saudi regime in the disastrous war against civilians in Yemen.

He added that “Washington’s haste to provide the Saudi regime with military support will give the wrong signal to this regime, whose behavior over the past years has damaged America’s international position and reputation. He indicated that Congress should suspend arms deals with the Saudi regime and all forms of support it also should “make it clear to this regime that it must avoid any move that could lead to a large regional fire”.

He pointed out that the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is behind two blatant mistakes made by the Saudi regime during the past years: the disastrous campaign led by Saudi Arabia on Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which were engraved in the minds of world public opinion.

 “If Congress fails to act, US weapons will kill more innocent people in Yemen, chances for peace will diminish. Many in the world will dare to commit killings like Khashoggi’s murder, and the war in Yemen will continue to be a space for strengthening terrorists and undermining regional stability.

Raghda Sawas