We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us
ADEL AL-JUBEIRLike Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
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The Russians say their objective is to defeat Daesh, too.
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So we responded, as part of a coalition, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, and we stepped in to support them.
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The longer it takes, the worse it will get.
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Daesh members wear shoes. Does this mean everybody who wears shoes is Daesh?
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The war in Yemen is not a war that we wanted.
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This will make the transition happen with less death and destruction.
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But we have these problems in our region, and nobody has been able to resolve them.
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We were the first country in the world to hold a national public awareness campaign against extremism and terrorism.
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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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Should we stand by idly while this happens at our doorstep, in one of the countries in which al-Qaida has a huge presence?
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The whole world was saying that the countries of the regions should step up and resolve their problems, so we stepped up.
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It seems people don’t read or listen. Our scholars and our media have been very outspoken.
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It was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force.
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Let’s not forget: This all began when you had eight- and nine-year-old children writing graffiti on walls.
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But I don’t believe it comes at the expense of the Middle East.
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