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Saudi Arabia not consulted by Washington over Soleimani drone strike
5 January 2020 11:11 GMT
Saudi Arabia was not consulted by the United States over its decision to assassinate Iranian General Qasim Soleimani, a Saudi official said on Sunday.
"The kingdom of Saudi Arabia was not consulted regarding the US strike," a Saudi official told AFP, requesting anonymity.
"In light of the rapid developments, the kingdom stresses the importance of exercising restraint to guard against all acts that may lead to escalation, with severe consequences," the official added.