27 May, 2017
In a historic speech to leaders from 50 Muslim countries, Mr. Trump described the struggle against Islamic extremists as a "battle between good and evil".
But addressing the leaders of 55 Muslim-majority countries, Trump said the meeting marked a "new chapter" that would bring lasting benefits for citizens of the U.S. and those of the countries being represented at the meeting.
In the speech, Trump backed off the term "radical Islamic terrorism" - a phrase that, on the campaign trail, he had frequently criticized Obama for not using.
He said the United States and its allies "should know that Iran is a democratic, stable and powerful country" and that it promoted "peace, good neighbourliness, and the creation of a world opposed to violence and extremism".
"Mr. President, we look forward to your visit. It has nothing to do with ethnicity", Tillerson said.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hit back on Twitter, posting a seemingly sarcastic tweet that read " Iran-fresh from real elections-attacked by @POTUS in that bastion of democracy & moderation" Saudi Arabia.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia- It's day two of President Trump's first global trip. "Of course, there is still much work to be done". "Islamic" references the Muslim religion, while "Islamist" refers to extremist movements trying to draw support from the Muslim world. We hope for a better future for our two nations as well as the whole world.
"Drive them out. Drive them out of your places of worship". Drive them out of your community.
In a jibe at the billion-dollar deals signed between Trump and the Saudi government, he said: "You can't solve terrorism just by giving your people's money to a superpower".
Saudi Arabia and Iran compete for influence across the Middle East, respectively backing rival political or armed groups in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Monday he was heartened by the absence of even a single protester during President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia over the weekend.
Saudi Arabia doesn't recognize Israel and the two states don't have diplomatic relations.
The fight against terrorism "is not a battle between different faiths, different sects, or different civilizations".
Rouhani, the face of Tehran's deal with six major powers in 2015 to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions, said the US administration lacked knowledge about the Middle East.
