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Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by Nobody: 7:34am On Oct 16, 2015 |
This is the highest level of tension that the two neighbors, Saudi Arabia and Iran, have reached since the end of the Iran-Iraq War back in the 1980s. For those acquainted with the situation, it’s not difficult to understand the reasons of Saudi concerns over Iran. Iran has expanded to the extent where it is now militarily present in Saudi surroundings. It has a presence north of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and south of it, in Yemen while its affiliates are active as opposition groups in Bahrain in the east. Iran is also present in Syria where it is directly managing battles. Iran is investing plenty of its men and funds in a project which seemingly aims to besiege Gulf countries. Hajj If it hadn’t been for this tension, the Iranian command, including its most high-ranking officials such as the Supreme Guide and President Hassan Rowhani, would not have politicized the deadly Mina stampede knowing that such incidents are possible during Hajj, considering the presence of 2.5 million pilgrims. Iran’s aim of politicizing this case is to incite Iranians against the kingdom and justify its government’s foreign escapades. Yemen Iran’s other protest against Saudi Arabia is what it calls 'the Saudi military war in Yemen.' Iran objects to this intervention in Yemen although all U.N. Security Council members approved it and dozens of Islamic countries supported it. Iran has realized that its investment in supporting the Houthi rebels - who are a small group - is evaporating after they were close to seizing power in Yemen following their coup and capture of the legitimate Yemeni president. “Saudi intervention” blocked the path of Iranian military supplies - destined for the Houthi rebels - by sea and by air as it shut down Hodeida port, shelled the runway of Sanaa Airport and sought the help of the American navy to impose naval inspections on supplies from Iran. Syria There’s also an indirect clash in Syria as the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ forces are directly leading militias from Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan to fight in Syria on behalf of the Assad regime. This has led to the worst tragedy in the history of the region, as more than a quarter of a million have been killed and 12 million have been displaced. Iraq Meanwhile, Iraq is about to turn into a third touchline, which is extremely dangerous considering that Iranian domination over governance in Baghdad has become clear and that Iranian forces are fighting in many governorates in Iraq. The Iranian government’s increased appetite to spread its activities in the Middle East contradicts U.S. statements that the nuclear deal will turn Iran into a country that will be preoccupied with its domestic affairs and will therefore give up its foreign adventures and seek to cooperate for the sake of economic openness and eventually improving the quality of services it provides to its citizens. What is happening is the complete opposite of that! Escalating tensions in Saudi Arabia’s relations with Iran are a warning that the situation will get out of control unless both countries work to put these relations in a context stipulated by standard diplomatic protocol. The nuclear agreement has led to an increase in concern from Arab countries, as it has ended economic and military sanctions that were imposed against Tehran. This has increased disputes with Iran and also worsens bickering in the media and in diplomat circles. However, the surge in tension also calls for improving means of communication, not the opposite. The reasons and motives behind this tension must be understood. We expect regional disputes in Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Syria and other countries to continue. It will also be accompanied by sectarian tensions, but it will not be easy to banish away religious strife after the political disputes end. Still, both sides should not let this tension get out of control. https://www.mojahedin.org/newsen/38487/Saudi-Arabia-Iran-are-on-the-path-to-regional-conflict |
Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by youngwarrior(m): 7:35am On Oct 16, 2015 |
well composed. nice info op |
Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by Nobody: 7:38am On Oct 16, 2015 |
Missy89, Appleyard 1 Like |
Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by Appleyard(m): 2:19am On Oct 17, 2015 |
These two nations can't afford to fight especially now, because the hardship that would follow in the middle east would be catastrophic, in that it would more than triple the refugee crisis in Europe right now, which would impact negetively on the EU economy, and once the the EU implode economically, the rest of the world would follow suit, and we all know what that mean; A period of untold hardship and anger. So they better watch it. However, the only gainers from such a war would be oil-selling nations like Nigeria, Russia, venezuella, Angola, etc, as the current prices of oil will sky rocket, oweing to the fact that Saudi Arabia is a major supplier, plus Iran just coming out of sanctions in the wake of the successul nuke deal with the west. The major losers would be those economiics that depends hugely on oil and gas. E.g China, India, the EU, etc. War is indeed a paradoxical irony. |
Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by Truckpusher(m): 2:25am On Oct 17, 2015 |
Appleyard:Sometimes wars in another part of the world pays the bill in another part of the world - Rule number 1 is : Do not start a fight among yourselves because the vultures would always show up. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by bonechamberlain(m): 8:11am On Oct 17, 2015 |
the end of the devil stoning country is near, my pity for them is that their trusted evil partner (U S) might abandon them. take it or leave it all the crisis in the middle East have either the financial, military or religious backing of Saudi arabia 1 Like |
Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by Nobody: 10:20am On Oct 17, 2015 |
bonechamberlain:Part of your statement shows lack of respect to close to 2billion worshippers, this is totally uncalled for and wrong. You are part of the problem not the solution 1 Like |
Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by Appleyard(m): 10:30am On Oct 17, 2015 |
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Re: Saudi Arabia & Iran Are On The Path To Regional Conflict by bonechamberlain(m): 12:38pm On Oct 17, 2015 |
Truthpallbearer:I like to put things the way they are as long as its the truth no matter who feels offended, the question should be do they stone the devil there or not anyone who has a contrary belief or answer can explain, if not my statements stands. 1 Like |
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