Tehran: Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia Iran criticizes Saudi execution shortly after announcing suspension of fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia
Iran has criticized Saudi Arabia for executing 81 people in a single day. Iran’s response is that Saudi Arabia’s action violates the fundamental principles of international law and human rights. “
Iran’s response came late on Sunday. Saeed Khatib al – Zadeh, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said Iran’s position on the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. The Iranian envoy said the executions were carried out without due process of law.
Saudi Arabia on Saturday carried out the largest mass execution in the country’s history. The death penalty was imposed on those convicted of murder, terrorism, rape and arms smuggling.