Saudi Arabia welcomes new U.S. strategy towards Iran

RIYADH, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabian government welcomed on Friday the firm new strategy towards Iran announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Saudi government hailed in a statement the commitment of Trump to working with U.S. allies to face joint challenges, including the hostile policies of Iran, Al Riyadh online news reported.

The U.S. president condemned Iran as a "fanatical regime" and refused to continue certifying an international nuclear deal.

He accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism and said he would deny the regime's "all paths to a nuclear weapon."