King Fahd's cable to President Bush, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz's telephone call to President Bush and statements from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). Saudi Arabia.

"The Saudi foreign minister prince Saud al-Faisal has stated that fighting terrorism is an international responsibility that should be carried out by the international community ."

"Bahrain is fully behind the international community in its efforts to eliminate all forms of terrorism around the world, said Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday." Bahrain.

"The UAE clearly and unequivocally condemns the criminal acts that took place last week in New York and Washington, resulting in the deaths and injuries of thousands." United Arab Emirates.

Amir Oren. "According to Israeli military assessments, the second strike wave - after attacks on Osama bin Laden's organization in Afghanistan - will likely include actions against Saddam Hussein's regime. If this happens, Iraq is likely to fire ground-to-ground missiles at Israel." Israel.

"Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday expressed cautious optimism that condemnations by Iran and Syria of attacks in New York and Washington could open the door to cooperation with two unlikely allies." Israel.

"'My deep sympathy goes out to the American nation, particularly those who have suffered from the attacks and also the families of the victims' the Iranian President said in a statement, adding that 'terrorism is doomed and the international community should stem it and take effective measures in a bid to eradicate it.'" From Tehran. Iran Press Service.

Safa Haeri, Tehran-Washington. Reactions and statements from the Muslim world. Iran Press Service.

Tehran. "Responding to demands by many Iranian reformists, including officials, lawmakers and experts on President Khatami to play a more active role, Mr. Kharrazi held extensive telephone conversations with several European, Arab and Central Asian colleagues, not forgetting the Russians." Iran Press Service.

Safa Haeri in Paris. "In his address to the nation and speaking in Dari language, the former King called for the formation of an Extraordinary Loya Jirga, or a Grand National Assembly of the Elders aimed at electing a Head to the future state of Afghanistan and offering plans and projects for the restoration of peace and order in the war devastated nation.: Iran Press Service.

"Palestinians fear that they will be an additional casualty in the aftermath of the hijacking of four commercial airplanes and their wielding as weapons against New York's World Trade Center and Washington DC's Pentagon."

Joharah Baker. "'We totally condemn this,' said Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in a statement only hours after the series of attacks. He called the onslaught a 'crime,' and said he was powerless to express the extent of his sorrow."

Tehran Times International Desk. Iran.

Abbas Salimi Namin. "Remarks such as 'We have a full-scale war ahead, and we will achieve victory with the help of our allies' have now turned into statements like 'We will bring those behind the attacks to justice.'" Iran.

Summary of coverage in seven newspapers. Australia.

Nina Gilbert. "The Knesset held a special session yesterday to show solidarity with the American people and respect for the victims of last week's terror attacks that claimed thousands of lives." Israel.

International columnist Jonathan Power explains that every political movement has fringe elements that advocate violence, but that does not mean the mainstream of that movement is always wrong. If elements of truth were not contained within it, the passions and purpose would not be ignited. Jordan.

By Orhan Kilercioglu. "The United States will carry out the necessary intelligence gathering then put together an international commission similar to the one during the Gulf crisis; it will act and punish the guilty. In order for this operation to succeed, the United States must be given full support." Turkey.

By Gunduz Aktan. "If the battle is only going to be against the terrorism that is aimed at the U.S, then regardless of the significance of Sept. 11, it cannot be said that the world is entering a new era." Turkey.

Editorial. "Yemen must decide today whether it is with or against the USA in its action and war against other countries that are accused of harboring terrorists." Yemen.

Mohammed Hatem Al-Qadhi. "The impact of the infamy on the US will be globalized in terms of the economy and politics." Yemen.