It isn't an Arab spring hot spot but these pictures appear to show a protest on the streets of Saudi Arabia.<br/> Shots can be heard and missiles are thrown at cars in amateur video uploaded to a social media website.<br/> The government confirms clashes took place on Monday in the eastern province of Qatif, saying 14 people were injured including 11 policemen.<br/> Qatif is home to a large Shi'ite population, some of whom argue they face discrimination from the Wahhabi Sunni government.<br/> Riyadh blames the disturbance on an unnamed foreign power, usually a code for Shi'ite neighbour Iran.<br/> In a statement the Interior Ministry vowed to use "an iron fist" against anyone compromising the country's security.<br/> Lily Grimes, Reuters
