Iran urges Muslims: Develop sciences to shake off US hegemony

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Dubai (Reuters) :
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday called for unity among Muslims and efforts toward scientific advancement, saying this would make it impossible for “enemies” such as the United States to dominate Islamic countries.
Shi’ite Iran faces off with Western-allied Sunni Saudi Arabia for influence in the Middle East. The two regional powers back opposing sides in the conflicts in Yemen and Syria as well as rival political groups in Iraq and Lebanon. “Today, every movement that leads to mutual understanding of Islamic groups and sects is a good thing.
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