Jordan condemns storming of Saudi embassy in Iran

Jordan condemned on Sunday the storming of the the Saudi embassy and consulate in Iran, saying it is a clear violation of international law and Geneva conventions.

In a statement, spokesman for the Jordanian government Mohamed El Momani said this Iranian escalation following the implementation of a Saudi judicial ruling is totally unacceptable.

Protesters in Iran, angered by the execution by Saudi Arabia of a prominent Shi'ite cleric, broke into the Saudi embassy in Tehran Saturday, setting fires and throwing papers from the roof. The Saudi consulate in Mashhad was also attacked.

He urged Iranian authorities to shoulder full responsibility towards providing all needed protection to diplomatic missions.

He reiterated Jordan's support of Saudi Arabia in face of terrorism.

Source: MENA