Posted on 06/23/2011 12:47:00 PM PDT by LibWhacker
A leading member of Saudi Arabia's royal family warned that Riyadh could seek to supplant Iran's oil exports if the country doesn't constrain its nuclear program, a move that could hobble Tehran's finances.
In closed-door remarks earlier this month, Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal also strongly implied that Riyadh would be forced to follow suit if Tehran pushed ahead to develop nuclear weapons and said Saudi Arabia is preparing to employ all of its economic, diplomatic and security assets to confront Tehran's regional ambitions.
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The next administration will have to do the dirty work of supplying blood and treasure to stop these nuts in Iran. Meanwhile the Saudis will sit back and count their cash while persecuting Christians and women. It is truly maddening!
I see another shi’ia vs sunni war coming.....
the saudis still understand how to act in their own perceived interests. The united states has been hobbled for a long time, but under the current administration the country actually sets policies intended to act against its own long-term interests.
Squeeze, BS, we need to nuke those bastards!
I wouldn’t mind seeing the whole lot if them fighting it out. Look, the Turks who have been supportive of Assad are now getting pissed off because all the Syrians coming over their border. Iran will do what it takes to keep Assad in power. Turkey and Saudis (as well as current Egypt)would prefer a Sunni regime. I think a Sunii-Shia war is on tap for the future. Arm the Israel’s to the teeth-and we will drill baby drill and do what it takes for not be energy short. Forget the ethanol crap and wind power.
Well said. The present regime sure isn’t going to do anything, but Bush didn’t either. They act like they’re scared of their shadows.
“Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal also strongly implied that Riyadh would be forced to follow suit if Tehran pushed ahead to develop nuclear weapons”
If I’m interpreting this correctly, he is saying that the Saudis will start their own nuclear program in response? Great, that’s just what we need...
Sunni vs. Shia/Shi’ah/Shi’ite
What would Machiavelli(sp) do?
That’s a great idea, but I doubt that our global leaders have the decency or the guts.
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