Saudi Arabia wants Iran to hand over suspects

[maddezmom]

Source: Reuters

Saudi Arabia wants Iran to hand over suspects
07 Apr 2007 15:49:11 GMT
Source: Reuters
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"We have information on ... wanted people, they are Saudis and they (Iranians) have them and we reiterate to our brothers in Iran to hand them over to us," al-Riyadh newspaper quoted Prince Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz as saying.

"We have a list and a formal demand, and we always reiterate to our Iranian brothers that they have to hand over any Saudi or anybody who is targeting the kingdom," he added.

He did not elaborate. Interior Ministry officials could not be reached for comment.

Iran has extradited a number of Saudi suspects to the kingdom since the Sept 11, 2001 attacks. Some of the suspects have been released after being cleared.

Islamic militants loyal to al Qaeda launched a violent campaign to topple the U.S.-allied Saudi monarchy in 2003, carrying out suicide bomb attacks on foreigners and government installations, including the oil industry.

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[youngdem]

1. Saudi government agit prop to create support in the Saudi public for the US bombing Iran

after they bought credibility and distance by dissing Bushco for a week or two.

All just a street performance and we're the marks.

[Demeter]

2. Now Why on God's Earth Would Anybody Return Saudi Nationals

to the Kingdom of Saud?

[Kagemusha]

3. So that they can be freed.

Why else? Is there any other reason? Or am I being too cynical today?

[Demeter]

4. Saudis Have a Tendency To Behead First, Ask Questions Later

I wouldn't send a dog to Saudi Arabia, frankly.