The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have been close allies for decades, weathering their differences along the way. But that bond has come under increasing strain as the U.S. moves toward better relations with Iran. A feud between Saudi Arabia’s Sunni rulers and Iran erupted over the weekend when the Saudi kingdom executed a prominent Shiite cleric. In response, protesters in Iran set fire to the Saudi embassy. Middle east analysts say the feud threatens stability in the region as well as upcoming peace talks on Syria – and it places the U.S. in a difficult position. Diane and her guests discuss Saudi Arabia and Iran – and the future of U.S. relations with the two nations.
Comments
comments powered by Disqus