Speaking upon hearing the news of the tragedy, Tobias Ellwood said:

“I strongly condemn this morning’s attack at the Imam Ali mosque in al-Qadeeh. I offer my sincere condolences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, especially the families and loved ones of the victims of such appalling violence. There can be no place for such barbarity in our societies and the UK stands firmly with Saudi Arabia at this terrible time.”

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