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Saudi-Jordanian Summit Discusses Iranian Influence In Region

During their meeting in Riyadh, Saudi King Abdallah bin Abd Al-'Aziz and Jordan's King Abdullah II discussed advancing Arab cooperation in order to deal with "the external dangers."

The London daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported that the two discussed "dealing with the Iranian influence in the region" and "Gulf security in light of recent Iranian statements."

Sources: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, Al-Quds Al-Arabi, London, February 20, 2009

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