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mk · 3309 days ago · link · · parent · post: Saudi Arabia Cuts Ties With Iran Amid Fallout From Cleric’s Execution
Maybe. However, with the vacuum in Iraq and Syria, and the U.S. in an awkward situation of straddling deteriorating SA and improving Iran relations, I am not sure that Iran can keep things from spiraling beyond their control. They can influence Shi'ite areas, but they cannot orchestrate what the Sunnis are doing, and it looks like they are falling in line. Sudan and Bahrain just cut ties with Iran, and the UAE withdrew their ambassador. This is an area where a lot of people have weapons, and religious tensions run deep. Is there an Archduke Ferdinand driving about?