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April 13, 2015

Saudi Arabia Rejects Iran Ceasefire Calls in Yemen; Pakistani Lawmakers Reject Involvement 
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Saudi Arabia has dismissed Iranian calls for an end to its bombing
campaign in Yemen. Last week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged a
ceasefire and dialogue among rival Yemeni factions. But on Sunday, Saudi
Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal said, "Iran is not in charge of Yemen."
Faisal's comments come as the Saudi-led airstrikes have faced a rebuke
from Pakistan. On Friday, Pakistani lawmakers voted to reject a Saudi
request to join the campaign.

 

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