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The United States suffered a major embarrassment on Wednesday when Saudi Arabia, one of its key allies, categorically stated said that it did not back the strikes against Afghanistan.
Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz said the kingdom only had a "position" on the war against terrorism.
The statement came ahead of a visit to the kingdom by British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
"No, the kingdom is not backing (the strikes) in the real term of the word," the Al-Riyadh quoted the prince as saying.
"The kingdom only has a position" on the anti-terror campaign, he said.
There was more in store for the US. The prince went on to say that the coalition should avoid bombing innocent civilians and concentrate on the terrorists.
Ever since the attacks started more than 3 weeks ago, a red-faced Washington has had to admit more than a couple of times that its "smart" bombs had ended up hitting civilians.
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