Iran's accusers cause instability, insecurity in region: Foreign Ministry

The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has slammed a recent statement issued by the so-called Arab Quartet Committee against Tehran, noting that those countries are themselves the main reason behind spread of insecurity, instability, and terrorism in the region.

According to Press TV, the committee that comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt issued the statement in Cairo on Wednesday, accusing Iran of regional interference, including in Bahrain and Syria.

Abbas Mousavi called the “self-styled” body’s statement “vain and tedious,” calling it an irresponsible and irremediable mistake on the part of those issuing it.

The official then called attention to the atrocities committed by the very members of the committee, including creation of and support for Daesh terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

He also reminded the four countries of their action to launch and support for the “folly-ridden” war on Yemen, which has killed tens of thousands of Yemenis, including women and children, laid waste to the impoverished country’s infrastructure, and afflicted it with famine.

Mousavi also pointed to Bahrain’s suppression of peaceful protests and execution of its youths during its crackdown on the popular uprising that the island has been facing since 2011.

Meanwhile, regarding the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah, the spokesman pointed out to the group as “the biggest and most effective Arab and Muslim force against the Zionist regime's aggression and expansionism,” saying that the quartet’s remarks targeting the group were in alignment with the United States and Israel’s policy concerning it.

Finally, he advised the Arab states against turning into the US’ “arms depots,” because buying American weapons would not contribute to their national strength, saying “security cannot be imported and purchased."

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