Khashoggi murder undermines stability, Mattis says, as Saudis bemoan 'hysteria'

  • Trump defense secretary speaks at Bahrain conference
  • Saudi foreign minister laments ‘hysteria in the media’

US defense secretary James Mattis said on Saturday the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi undermined Middle Eastern stability and Washington would take additional measures against those responsible. But he reiterated the Trump administration’s commitment to Saudi Arabia, a key ally against Iran.

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