
Saudis worried Iran nuclear issue headed to ‘confrontation’
New York (AFP) Sept 26, 2007 - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said here Wednesday that Iran's standoff with Western powers over its nuclear program is heading toward a confrontation.
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