Islamabad, Jumada II 23, 1439, Mar 11, 2018, SPA -- Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Talib, Imam and Preacher of the Grand Holy Mosque in Makkah, has affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is among the first states that combatted terrorism and extremism and repudiated hatred, violence, racism and sectarianism. In a statement, Sheikh Dr. Al Talib stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan suffered from terrorism, adding that the two countries exerted great efforts in combatting terrorism. With regard to Iran which is the source of conflicts, he confirmed: "There is no problem with the Iranian people. The real problem is began in 1979 with the regime. The Iranian people are the victims." He pointed out that the Kingdom welcomes all Iranian pilgrims and Umrah performers in every Hajj and Umrah seasons. --SPA 19:06 LOCAL TIME 16:06 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w638872