The Middle East has gone through periods of turmoil before. In the 1950s and 1960s, there were revolutions. When monarchies were collapsing in a number of countries, we had radicals and we had Nasserism. Today it's a little bit more… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
Iran has been a neighbor for millenia, and will continue to be a neighbor for millenia. We have no issue with seeking to develop… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
There is nothing to encourage. The Iranians should just stay away from us. — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
As long as Iran's aggressive policies continue, it's going to be bad for the region. Iran has to decide whether it wants a revolution… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
After the revolution of 1979, Iran embarked on a policy of sectarianism. Iran began a policy of expanding its revolution, of interfering with the affairs of its neighbors, a policy of assassinating diplomats and of attacking embassies. Iran is responsible for a number of terrorist attacks in the Kingdom, it is responsible for smuggling explosives and drugs into Saudi Arabia.… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share
You cannot lecture another people about what you think is right or wrong based on your value system unless you're willing to accept others… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
Bashar Assad has said many things. We will see in the near term whether he is serious about a political process. — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
The war in Yemen is not a war that we wanted. We had no other option - there was a radical militia allied with Iran and Hezbollah that took over the country. It was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force. Should we stand by idly while this happens at our doorstep, in one of… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share
Daesh is attacking us. Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wants to destroy the Saudi state. These people are criminals. They're psychopaths. — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share
We warned when the crisis began in 2011 that unless it was resolved quickly, the country [Syria] would be destroyed. Unfortunately, our warnings are… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us, then I tell them: Don't keep attacking… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
Show me one Iranian diplomat we killed! I can show you many Saudi diplomats who were killed by Iran. — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
We can't do both. If you want us to lead, don't criticize us. And if you want us to play a supporting role, then… — Adel al-Jubeir Copy Share Image
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