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"There is no need for the use of force. Use of force will lead to very serious consequences in the region and the world," Mubarak said. "The problems must be resolved diplomatically," Gul added.

http://tinyurl.com/2nxx82



Bush issues warning to Iran

Speaking to reporters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bush said if Iranians hit any U.S. ship, there will be "serious consequences."

http://tinyurl.com/3bt5h2



Navy official: Ship fired warning at Iran boat

Admiral says U.S. will defend ships with 'deadly force' against Tehran.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22610649/



Threat to U.S. warships may have been a hoax

A threatening radio message at the end of a video showing Iranian patrol boats swarming near U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf may have come from a prankster rather than from the Iranian vessels, the Navy Times newspaper has reported.

http://www.buffalonews.com/nationalworld/international/story/251889.html



U.S. to sell Saudis smart bombs to help keep "Iran in check"

The United States already has notified Congress of five other packages to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, including Patriot missiles.

http://tinyurl.com/2rfnr5



Saudi public leery of Bush

A recent poll found only 12 percent here view Bush positively - lower than Iran's president or even al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden - and more think warmly toward Iran than America.

http://www.adn.com/24hour/world/story/264508.html


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