Iran-Saudi Relations

Saudi Anger Masks Concern About Loss of Influence

Published by Emile Nakhleh 2 Comments

by Emile Nakhleh via IPS News Saudi Arabia’s public anger against the United States masks the kingdom’s growing concern about its diminishing influence in the Persian Gulf and the wider Arab world. It has nothing to do with U.S. policy… Continue Reading →

Saudis Should Welcome A US Move Toward Iran

Published by Thomas Lippman 1 Comment

by Thomas W. Lippman Shortly after President Obama’s startling telephone conversation with Iran’s new president, Hassan Rouhani, a Saudi Arabian journalist wrote that “The phone call between Obama and Rouhani shocked the Gulf states, Jordan, Turkey, Israel, and other countries.”  No matter… Continue Reading →