Saudi Arabia: terrorism

This file concerns 'terrorism' and Saudi Arabian security policy. It contains correspondence on:

• The crash of an F5B aircraft at Taif
• The hijacking of a Saudia domestic flight SV208 to Dhahran; and the trial in Iran of two accused Yemenis
• A Syrian transport aircraft forced to land at Dhahran
• International security measures, including by Cathay Pacific, following reports via Saudia and Gulf Air, that a group called ‘the Soldiers of God’ were planning to hijack a plane from Saudi Arabia
• The arrest in London of eight men from Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, suspected of belonging to the Islamic Front for the Liberation of Bahrain
• The suspension of flights to Beirut International Airport (BIA) agreed by the Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the US Vice President George H W Bush, and Saudi Arabia's suspension of flights to BIA
• Tightened security in Saudi Arabia following intelligence of a plan by Shia group armed with Syrian weapons to enter the country during Ramadan
• The role of Saudi Arabia in confronting Syria over the hijacking to Beirut of TWA flight 857.