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| Naif: No compromise with Iran | |
| 2011-11-02 | |
| ARAFAT, Makkah: Crown Prince Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, on Tuesday ruled out any compromise with Iran over allegations of Iranian involvement in a plot to murder the Saudi ambassador to Washington. "There can be no compromise with Iran concerning the assassination bid because there is no need for it," the crown prince told reporters while addressing a news conference after inspecting Haj preparations. "We are ready to deal with any scenario... with any means necessary," he added without further details. Iran has repeatedly denied any involvement in the alleged plot. Prince Naif emphasized the strong bond between the Saudi people and their leadership, and ruled out possible public protests in the country. “What has happened in some Arab countries is their internal matter and they know better. With regard to Saudi Arabia, the reality has proved the cohesion between its people and leadership,” Prince Naif said when asked whether he thought Saudi Arabia was protected against anti-government protests. Prince Naif said the Saudi leadership has full confidence in its people. “The media has seen the strong bond between the government headed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah with all sections of society. And we enjoy economic as well as social security and stability.”
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| Posted by:Steve White |