Reuters:

Saudi Arabia's King Salman called on the international community on Monday to halt Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme, and he also reiterated the kingdom's support for U.N. efforts to end the war in Yemen.

The king's remarks to the Shura Council, a top advisory body to the government, were his first public comments since the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the country's consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2, which sparked a global outcry and strained Riyadh's ties with the West.

King Salman, who made no direct mention of the Khashoggi affair during his speech, condemned the actions of Saudi Arabia's arch-foe Iran, which is competing with the kingdom for influence across the region including in conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

"The Iranian regime has always intervened in the internal affairs of other countries, sponsored terrorism, created chaos and devastation in many countries in the region," the 82-year-old monarch said.

"The international community has to work to put an end to the Iranian nuclear program and stop its activities that threaten security and stability," he added.

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