The thing is, neither one can be allowed to succeed. A major surprise is in the works. Two prongs. iran and the saudis will both pay dearly.
Recall I mentioned how many of the International Meetings over the last couple years have been hosted by Russia...take note not the US nor the UN.
Russia will use the ME nations when the time comes and why he's playing now in their ballpark as he is. ..including one against the other, depending on which best suites Putin's purposes.
Never underestimate Putin...he is more than a shrewd operator....but his intentions are as diabolical as ever in the long run. For that he'll be eventually defeated once leaders recognize his intentions....for now they are playing his game.
Just read of killings in Iraq of Christians again....anyone who thinks the Islamists aren't intent on their so called Holy War has their head in the sand...and nation leaders pretty much have their heads sunk deep currently.