US
President Donald Trump singled out Iran as the worst backer of international
terrorism in a keynote speech in Saudi Arabia – as he praised the Kingdom for
"empowering women".
His
wide-ranging speech, delivered in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday (21 May),
was discursive on the roots of Islamic extremism, but he reserved his most
scathing comments for Tehran.
It
was delivered in front of leaders from 40 Middle Eastern countries, and was
watched by Arabs across the region and people across the world.
Trump
said: "Starving terrorists of their territory, of their funding, and the
false allure of the craven ideology will be the basis for easily defeating them.
"But
no discussion of stamping out this threat would be complete without mentioning
the government that gives terrorists all three: safe harbor, financial backing
and the social standing needed for recruitment.
"It
is a regime that is responsible for so much instability in that region. I am
speaking of course of Iran. From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds arms and
trains terrorists, militias and extremist groups that spread destruction and
chaos across the region.
"For
decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror. It is a
government that speaks openly of mass murder, avowing the destruction of
Israel, death to America and ruin for many leaders and nations in this very
room."
On
the subject of female equality, Trump is likely to have raised eyebrows after
he praised his hosts for their approach to women.
"Saudi
Arabia's Vision for 2030 is an important and encouraging statement of
tolerance, respect, empowering women, and economic development," he said.
Twitter
was quick to apparent contradiction, given Saudi Arabia's record on women's
rights.SOURCEhttp://www.ibtimes.co.uk/donald-trump-attacks-iran-front-arab-world-he-praises-saudis-empowering-women-1622647
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