Iran and Arab world unite to slam Trump’s Golan Heights recognition

The Gulf Arab states and their foe Iran have all rejected US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Israel's sovereignty of the Golan Heights.

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Iran and Arab world unite to slam Trump’s Golan Heights recognition. Source: EPA

US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights has united Washington's Gulf Arab allies and regional foe Iran in condemnation.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait criticised Monday's move to recognise Israel's 1981 annexation and said the territory was occupied Arab land.

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