Opinion: Opinion | Is Saudi Arabia Now Quietly Switching Sides In US-Iran War?
The article analyzes Saudi Arabia's conspicuous absence from the recent escalation between the US and Iran. It notes that Saudi officials are maintaining diplomatic channels with Iran, suggesting a potential shift in regional alignment.
Why it matters
A shift in Saudi-Iranian relations could fundamentally alter the geopolitical balance of power in the Middle East.
The recent escalation between the US and Iran has a major actor missing - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Iran pounded US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait and surprisingly even in Oman, the friendliest Gulf countries to Iran and ones where a majority of the mediation between Iran and the US has taken place - not only during the current conflict but decades ago,…
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