Saudi Arabia 'to Shoot Down' Iran-Bound Israeli Planes [View all]

Source: RIA Novosti

13:28 09/08/2012
MOSCOW, August 9 (RIA Novosti)

Saudi Arabia has threatened to shoot down any Israeli aircraft over its airspace en route to or from Iran, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Thursday.

The message was passed via senior U.S. officials during recent talks in Jerusalem.

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The paper said the route over Saudi Arabia was one of four air routes identified by Israel's intelligence for a possible attack on Iran.

Saudi Arabia is equipped with U.S.-made fighter jets and sophisticated defense systems, Israeli media reported.

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