AFP: Saudi Cannot Be Launchpad For Iran Attack

RIYADH (AFP) — A leading Saudi newspaper on Saturday ruled out any attempt by the United States to use the oil-rich Gulf kingdom as a launchpad for a possible war on Iran over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.

Two days before a visit to Saudi Arabia by US President George W. Bush, the pro-government daily Al-Riyadh said: "We refuse to be used to launch wars or tensions with Iran.

"This issue can be solved through diplomatic means and through dialogue," said the paper which reflects the views of the Saudi authorities.

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"If the president wants to obtain the solidarity of all the Arabs... he must focus, rationally, on the most important issue which is the question of peace," Al-Riyadh said.

The daily urged Bush "not to preoccupy himself with a danger which US intelligence has qualified as non-existent in the short term."

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"Iran's supposed danger does not minimise the real danger of Israel, which is among 10 countries in the world to have nuclear weapons," the Saudi paper said.

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Now let's see them bring George to heel!

aren't going to keep the US banks afloat any longer.

Power of the purse is one mighty weapon in these times.

are allies and would be bombed and Turkey made a real effort to show its not in the US pockets

but will Iran believe it

I don't think so

to disable a common threat. Good for them.