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Cleric points at Iran

Saudi Arabia's most senior cleric is accusing Iran of supporting Shi'ite rebels whose war with the government of neighboring Yemen has spilled across the border and drawn in Saudi firepower. Sheik Abdul-Aziz Al Sheikh said the purported collaboration between Iran and the rebels was one of "sin and aggression," according to Al-Watan newspaper.

Yemen and the Saudis have accused Iran of sending money and weapons to the rebels. Iran denies the charge.