CNN: Iran's Khamenei threatens 'harsh' retaliation over Hajj stampede at Mina
(CNN)Iran's Supreme Leader is threatening Saudi Arabia with "tough and harsh" retaliation after saying that the bodies of Hajj stampede victims are not being repatriated swiftly.
"Saudi Arabia failed to fulfill its duties concerning the desperate wounded (pilgrims)," said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iran's official PressTV.
"Should we decide to show any reaction, our reaction will be tough and harsh," it quoted him as saying at a military academy Wednesday.
WNU Editor: The Iranians are not saying what they will do .... but considering what is happening in the Middle East right now ....speculation is becoming rife and all the worse case scenarios are being discussed among the pundits and social media.
More News On Tensions Soaring Between Iran And Saudi Arabia
Top Iran Leader Warns of 'Harsh' Measures Over Hajj Disaster -- AP
Iran's leader condemns Saudi Arabia over haj crush, demands bodies of Iranian pilgrims -- Reuters
Iran-Saudi tensions soar over hajj stampede, arms boat -- AFP
Saudi-Iran Spat Escalates as Arms Intercept Follows Hajj Crush -- Bloomberg