Bearbaiting Iran -- Hossein Askari, The National InterestThroughout the years, Saudi decision-making has been characterized by three fundamental principles—discretion, caution and cash. But last month, by deploying troops to Bahrain and lecturing Iran, the al-Sauds acted out of character. They sent an unintended invitation to Iran to intervene around the Persian Gulf, an invitation that Iran cannot refuse and one that might be the seed for the downfall of the al-Sauds and other GCC monarchies.
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More News On The Saudi Arabia/Iran Divide
Iran MP calls for pilgrim boycott against S.Arabia -- Reuters
Uprisings in Bahrain Ratchet Up Tension With Iran -- Voice of America
Saudi cleric attacks Iranian "hypocrisy and deception" -- Reuters
Arab uprisings scramble regional power structure of Saudi Arabia, Iran -- Globe And Mail
Saudi Arabia Vs. Iran: The New Cold War -- Business Insider
My Comment: I guess this is why Saudi Arabia is on a massive weapons acquisition program.
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