‘A political analyst has warned against the continuation of militancy in Syria, saying Saudi Arabia is the main sponsor of terrorism in the crisis-hit country.

“Those militant groups [in Syria] are…simply fighting for resources, for territory and financing, which is coming from the Saudi regime, which has become, the main financer and has actually set up the arming, funding, logistical support and [is] actually paying salaries,” Zayd al-Isa, Middle East affairs specialist from London, told Press TV on Saturday.

He added that Saudi Arabia has been pushing the US to “intervene in a military fashion” in Syria, however, Riyadh moved to set up its arming and funding to different groups in Damascus after its strategic policy failed.’

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