I believe Iran is the real Saudi target here and not the Russians. Saudis see Iran struggling with the Corona virus, and figure this will be the final straw.
Agreed. But Iran is not a full competitor to the Saudis as they sell a lot of natural gas.
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Iran is heading for collapse and revolution.
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The ruling class is being destroyed by corona virus.
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Oil prices collapsing. The unrest is getting critical.