Friday, August 24, 2012

The Conflict Between Saudi Arabia And Iran

Saudi Struggle vs. Iran Looks Likely to Get Worse -- CNBC

Saudi Arabia has gone on the offensive against Iran to protect its interests. Its involvement in Syria is the first battle in what is going to be a long conflict that will know no frontiers nor limits.

Ongoing disorders in the island kingdom of Bahrain since February 2011 set off alarm bells in Riyadh. The Saudis are convinced that Iran is directing the protests and fear that the problems will spill over the 25-kilometer long COSWAY into oil rich Al-Qatif, where the bulk of the Saudi Arabia's Shia are concentrated. So far, the Saudis have not had to deal with demonstrations as serious as those in Bahrain, but success there could encourage the protestors to become more violent.

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My Comment:
It all comes down to religion, and this religious conflict has been ongoing for 1200 years.

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