It was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRIt will allow the moderate opposition to be able to neutralize the helicopters and aircraft that are dropping chemicals and have been carpet-bombing them
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We have always said there are two ways to resolve Syria, and both will end up with the same result: a Syria without Bashar Assad.
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Even the disagreement over Syria is more of a tactical one than a strategic one.
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We have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria.
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People are saying, “Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed.” It’s a contradiction.
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It’s going to be bad for the region. Iran has to decide whether it wants a revolution or a nation-state.
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We don’t tolerate terrorism.
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To write a constitution and to open the way for elections.
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we will be prepared to participate with special forces.
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We have no issue with seeking to develop the best terms we can with Iran.
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This will make the transition happen with less death and destruction.
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And Iran is responsible for setting up sectarian militias in Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, whose objective is to destabilize those countries.
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We warned when the crisis began in 2011 that unless it was resolved quickly
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The country [Syria] would be destroyed. Unfortunately, our warnings are coming true.
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That would be a different story. But I don’t think World War III is going to happen in Syria.
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Do you want us to lead, or do you want us to play a supporting role?
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The Middle East has gone through periods of turmoil before.
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That has a continuous and robust inspection mechanism and that has snap-back provisions in case Iran violates the agreement.
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That involves the establishment of a governing council, which is to take power away from Bashar Assad,
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Quite the contrary, in the Gulf, we see an increase in American military presence, as well as an increase in American investments.
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As long as Iran’s aggressive policies continue
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And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.
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Other than our disagreement over Syria, I would say our relationship with Russia is very good and we are seeking to broaden and deepen it.
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Then I tell them: Don’t keep attacking us as you have done for the last years.
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What we want is stability and security so we can focus on our own development.
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Iran put to death more than a thousand people last year. I don’t see EU reporting on it.
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Why would we not want to fight an ideology whose objective is to kill us?
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