Gulf Arabs won't be base for attack on Iran - Saudi
Gulf Arab countries will not be used as a launch pad for any military attack on Iran, a powerful Saudi royal has been quoted as saying.
Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz said Iran had no interest in striking its oil-producing Arab neighbours if it comes under attack from the United States.
"I think the brothers in Iran are totally aware that. . . Iran will not be a source of harm for their neighbours and brothers. . . These countries (Arab neighbours) will not be a source of harm for Iran," he said in remarks late on Saturday carried by state news agency SPA.
"Respect and consideration are mutual. I speak for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (relations) with Iran and for the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)," he added, referring to Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Nayef urged Iran to hand over militants suspected of plotting against the kingdom.
Iran extradited a number of Saudi suspects to the kingdom in the past. Some of the suspects have been released after being cleared.
He also called on Tehran not to meddle in Iraqi affairs.
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