Riyadh On its part, Al-Riyadh newspaper commented on the Gulf security situation, urging member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council to create a strong defensive joint force. Commenting on the latest developments in Iraq, Al-Sharq newspaper said that as long as Iraq, its laws and courts are vulnerable to the whims of politicians, its stability will remain elusive. --SPA 11:14 LOCAL TIME 08:14 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1067768