Reuters
National Interest/Stratfor: Saudi Arabia Is Thinking About Attacking Iran
Where does this end?
Key point: Saudi Arabia might not strike back without full U.S. support, but Tehran is thinking about it.
Two weeks after a devastating attack on Saudi oil facilities at Abqaiq and Khurais, one major question remains up in the air: What are the United States and Saudi Arabia going to do in response? Both are attempting to make a compelling case that Iran was directly culpable for the attacks. With proof of Iran's guilt, they can further isolate Tehran diplomatically, potentially paving the way for an aggressive response.
Saudi Arabia is caught between a rock and a hard place, however. If it does nothing, Iran will likely continue its aggression against the major U.S. partner in a bid to force the United States to ease its sanctions — after all, Riyadh can hardly attempt to de-escalate tensions with Tehran given that the latter's main target is the U.S. measures that the kingdom has little control over.
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WNU Editor: Saudi Arabia is not going to launch an attack. And according to the top U.S. General in the Middle East, the Iranians are not being deterred .... Exclusive: Iran not 'drawing back' militarily after Saudi attack - U.S. admiral (Reuters).
2 comments:
In today's world, there are a lot of ways to skin this cat. Biggest problem with using strikes is Iran is asking for it openly. They want war and would risk the lives of its citizens to keep the regime alive. If you don't believe me; read up on the history of the Iran-Iraq war; unbelievable atrocities.
Mike,
I agree with you. This stalemate is the worse situation for the Iran regime.
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