Sunday, 28 February 2021 (YJC)_ On Possible Measures Against Saudi Prince, Jen Psaki said there are more effective methods than sanctions.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has stated in an interview with CNN that there are methods more effective than sanctions for the US to implement against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
"We believe there is more effective ways to make sure this doesn't happen again and to also be able to leave room to work with the Saudis on areas where there is mutual agreement, where there is national interests for the US. That is what diplomacy looks like", the spokeswoman said.
Psaki insisted that the US still intends to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the alleged involvement of the crown prince in Khashoggi's death, including direct action, but did not delve into details of how that would be achieved.
The White House spokeswoman's statements come in the wake of President Joe Biden announcing that the US response towards Saudi Arabia in relation to Khashoggi's murder would be announced on 27 February and 1 March. POTUS vowed to hold the Saudis accountable "for human rights abuses" and promised that Riyadh would have to address the issue if it wishes to continue working with Washington.
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