Iran's envoy to Saudi Arabia: US unable to guarantee security

The Peace of the Safavids

An Iranian diplomat said today that the US is not capable of guaranteeing Middle East security, peace and stability due to its support for Israel. Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohammad Hosseini had said in a meeting with chief editor of Saudi daily "Algiers." Hosseini said that a brief look at the past will reveal the role and influence of foreigners, especially the US, in growing tension, discord and conflicts in the region. He said that Iran and Saudi Arabia are seeking a common objective, which is to attain an ever-lasting security in the region without foreigners' intervention. He added that Iran and Saudi Arabia have always been a thorn in the eyes of enemies for having many economic, historical and cultural potential. "Enemies of Islam have dragged regional states into wars and bloodshed through their satanic plots," he noted, adding that more deplorable is that some people in the region shed blood of Muslim brethren by fanning religious differences...

Posted on 27 April 2007 @ 15:30 GMT