Saudi’s King Abdullah Says US, Europe Could Be Next Terror Targets

GULF BUSINESS: King Abdullah warned that terrorism could spread to the West if strong action is not taken against the growing threat posed by militants in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has called for strong global measures to combat terrorism, warning that such threats could soon “target the west”.

“If neglected I’m sure they [terrorists] will reach Europe in a month and America in another month,” said King Abdullah during a presentation of credentials ceremony held in Jeddah on Saturday for new ambassadors to Saudi Arabia, including U.S. Ambassador Joseph W. Westphal.

The monarch also urged all ambassadors to convey the importance of fighting the threat of terrorism to their governments.

“The evils of terrorism must be fought with force, reason and speed,” he said. » | Mary Sophia | Sunday, August 31, 2014