Pentagon chief Jim Mattis warned Arab leaders on Saturday that the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the kingdom\u2019s consulate in Istanbul \u201cmust concern us all\u201d.<\/p>\n
The United States \u201cdoes not tolerate this kind of ruthless action to silence Mr Khashoggi, a journalist, through violence,\u201d Mattis told a meeting in the Bahraini capital Manama.
\n\u201cFailure of any nation to adhere to international norms and the rule of law undermines regional stability at a time when it is needed most.\u201d<\/p>\n
A critic of Saudi Arabia\u2019s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Khashoggi was murdered after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2.
\nOn Thursday, CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed US President Donald Trump on the latest developments in the investigation after a fact-finding mission to Turkey.<\/p>\n
Pro-government Turkish media said intelligence officers showed Haspel video images and audio tapes of Khashoggi\u2019s killing gathered from the consulate.<\/p>\n
His murder has generated international outrage and undermined relations with Riyadh, which Washington is hoping can help counter Tehran\u2019s influence in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
Prince Mohammed, the kingdom\u2019s de facto ruler, has denounced the \u201crepulsive\u201d murder, denying any involvement. The kingdom\u2019s leadership has pushed responsibility down the chain of command.<\/p>\n
Trump has called the case \u201cone of the worst cover-ups in history\u201d.<\/p>\n
Washington moved on late Tuesday to revoke the visas of several Saudis. Britain followed suit on Wednesday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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