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Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia warns it will strike out on its own



Saudi Arabia claims they were kept in the dark by Western allies over Iran nuclear deal and says it will strike out on its own

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A senior advisor to the Saudi royal family has accused its Western allies of deceiving the oil rich kingdom in striking the nuclear accord withIran and said Riyadh would follow an independent foreign policy.

Nawaf Obaid told a think tank meeting in London that Saudi Arabia was determined to pursue its own foreign and policy goals. Having in the past been reactive to events, the leading Sunni Muslim nation was determined to be pro-active in future.

Mr Obaid said that while Saudi Arabia knew that the US was talking directly to Iran through a channel in the Gulf state of Oman, Washington had not directly briefed its ally.

"We were lied to, things were hidden from us," he said. "The problem is not with the deal struck in Geneva but how it was done."


In a statement the Saudi government gave a cautious welcome to the Geneva nuclear deal. It said "good intentions" could lead to a comprehensive agreement on Tehran's atomic programme. "This agreement could be a first step towards a comprehensive solution for Iran's nuclear programme, if there are good intentions," the Saudi government said

But it warned that a comprehensive solution should lead to the "removal of all weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear, from the Middle East and the Gulf".

A fellow of Harvard University's Belfer Centre and adviser to Prince Mohammad, the Saudi ambassador to London, Mr Obaid said Saudi Arabia would continue to resist Iranian involvement in the Syrian civil war. In particular he pointed to Iranian Revolutionary Guards involvement in battles in Syria on behalf of the regime.

"[Saudi Arabia] will be there to stop them wherever they are in Arab countries," he said. "We cannot accept Revolutionary Guards running round Homs."

Saudi Arabia's fury at the diplomatic detente with Iran is commonly held with Israel. While both countries are in the same posion Saudi Arabia disavows any suggestion of an open alliance. Until the Palestinians have a state, Saudi Arabia will not work with Israel.

Saudi Arabia is increasingly at odds with Washington over Syria. It rejected a seat on the UN Security Council in protest at the body's failure to "save" Syria.

Qatar is the latest Gulf Arab state to welcome the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, calling it a step toward greater stability in the region.

Saudi Arabia, has previously expressed unease about US overtures to Iran. The dialogue helped pushed along efforts by Washington and others to strike a deal with Iran seeking to ease Western concerns that Tehran could move toward nuclear weapons.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the deal is an "important step toward safeguarding peace and stability in the region".

Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have issued similar statements.

Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia warns it will strike out on its own - Telegraph
 
Why The telegraph is calling Nawaf is a senior advisor to the royal family? :omghaha: he's supposed to be a geo-strategist of the MoFA.

@Arabian Legend

But, doesn't that go in contrast to the official statement released by the Cabinet? I fear that it is just the MSM trying to over-do it.
 
Iran nuclear deal and China make's an air defense zone over lapping Japan's territory. Wonderful week.
 
Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia warns it will strike out on its own


Saudi Arabia claims they were kept in the dark by Western allies over Iran nuclear deal and says it will strike out on its own

John-Kerry_2722766c.jpg

A senior advisor to the Saudi royal family has accused its Western allies of deceiving the oil rich kingdom in striking the nuclear accord withIran and said Riyadh would follow an independent foreign policy.

Nawaf Obaid told a think tank meeting in London that Saudi Arabia was determined to pursue its own foreign and policy goals. Having in the past been reactive to events, the leading Sunni Muslim nation was determined to be pro-active in future.

Mr Obaid said that while Saudi Arabia knew that the US was talking directly to Iran through a channel in the Gulf state of Oman, Washington had not directly briefed its ally.

"We were lied to, things were hidden from us," he said. "The problem is not with the deal struck in Geneva but how it was done."


In a statement the Saudi government gave a cautious welcome to the Geneva nuclear deal. It said "good intentions" could lead to a comprehensive agreement on Tehran's atomic programme. "This agreement could be a first step towards a comprehensive solution for Iran's nuclear programme, if there are good intentions," the Saudi government said

But it warned that a comprehensive solution should lead to the "removal of all weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear, from the Middle East and the Gulf".

A fellow of Harvard University's Belfer Centre and adviser to Prince Mohammad, the Saudi ambassador to London, Mr Obaid said Saudi Arabia would continue to resist Iranian involvement in the Syrian civil war. In particular he pointed to Iranian Revolutionary Guards involvement in battles in Syria on behalf of the regime.

"[Saudi Arabia] will be there to stop them wherever they are in Arab countries," he said. "We cannot accept Revolutionary Guards running round Homs."

Saudi Arabia's fury at the diplomatic detente with Iran is commonly held with Israel. While both countries are in the same posion Saudi Arabia disavows any suggestion of an open alliance. Until the Palestinians have a state, Saudi Arabia will not work with Israel.

Saudi Arabia is increasingly at odds with Washington over Syria. It rejected a seat on the UN Security Council in protest at the body's failure to "save" Syria.

Qatar is the latest Gulf Arab state to welcome the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, calling it a step toward greater stability in the region.

Saudi Arabia, has previously expressed unease about US overtures to Iran. The dialogue helped pushed along efforts by Washington and others to strike a deal with Iran seeking to ease Western concerns that Tehran could move toward nuclear weapons.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the deal is an "important step toward safeguarding peace and stability in the region".

Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have issued similar statements.

Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia warns it will strike out on its own - Telegraph
Who is the man in the back with the king???
 
Best Joke by Saudi Arabia :rofl: Saudi Arabia warns it will strike out on its own ? ! ! :omghaha:

I frankly think US is trying its best to get all the countries at loggerheads,whether its GCC countries and Iran or China and Japan.
 
@Arabian Legend

But, doesn't that go in contrast to the official statement released by the Cabinet? I fear that it is just the MSM trying to over-do it.

KSA announcement is already in the article only if you bother to read.

In a statement the Saudi government gave a cautious welcome to the Geneva nuclear deal. It said "good intentions" could lead to a comprehensive agreement on Tehran's atomic programme. "This agreement could be a first step towards a comprehensive solution for Iran's nuclear programme, if there are good intentions," the Saudi government said

But it warned that a comprehensive solution should lead to the "removal of all weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear, from the Middle East and the Gulf".


Nevertheless, Saudi Arabia should keep a close eye over Iran N activities should the mullah cross the allowed percentage of uranium enrichment.
 
Sir, I did. I'm only asking why are they representing him as a mouth-piece or an advisor :what: while he isn't
KSA announcement is already in the article only if you bother to read.




Nevertheless, Saudi Arabia should keep a close eye over Iran N activities should the mullah cross the allowed percentage of uranium enrichment.
 
it is more funny when a good armed force owned country just have big mouth, nothing else, do not have gut to fight. Oops i forgot it is kingdom :haha:

Gut to fight? You have the audacity to speak about guts when you were saved by none other than your neighbor :lol:

I don't blame you though, it is all or nothing, go figure!
 
Saudi Arabia is not an aggressive country, so I call this news BS, also the west deal with Iran is actually better for us, it will keep their uranium's enrichment less than 20% which mean it useless, lol.
And we know that so why make a fuss about it ?
 
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All muslims shoul start oiling their klashnikovs..It is time to defend our holy land..KSA should give a call for Jehad..All mujahideens should head towards KSA to fight against dajjal..Pakistan shouls move it's artillery to iran border and give them a message that we will fight alongside saudia.
 
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