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Saudi warplanes attack Iranian embassy in Yemen – Iran
Saudi warplanes attack Iranian embassy in Yemen – Iran Iran has accused Saudi Arabia of using warplanes to attack the Iranian embassy in the Yemeni capital Sana’a. Some guards were reportedly wounded in the attack, according to state news channel IRIB. The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says it will investigate the accusation, according to […]
One Map That Explains the Dangerous Saudi-Iranian Conflict
One Map That Explains the Dangerous Saudi-Iranian Conflict The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia executed Shiite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr on Saturday. Hours later, Iranian protestors set fire to the Saudi embassy in Tehran. On Sunday, the Saudi government, which considers itself the guardian of Sunni Islam, cut diplomatic ties with Iran, which is a Shiite Muslim […]
Time to Start Paying Attention: Why Saudi Arabia Might Pull the US into Another War
Time to Start Paying Attention: Why Saudi Arabia Might Pull the US into Another War (ANTIMEDIA) After Saudi Arabia executed prominent Shi’ite cleric, Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr, and 46 other people, protesters stormed the Saudi embassy in Tehran on Saturday, ransacking and setting fire to the building and its contents. In a surprise response the following day, Saudi Arabia announced […]
Saudi Arabia’s Gruesome Provocation
Saudi Arabia’s Gruesome Provocation Saudi Arabia’s execution of a prominent political leader of the monarchy’s Shiite minority has worsened Mideast tensions and is forcing the Obama administration to decide if there are any limits to the outrages that the longtime U.S. “ally” may commit, as Trita Parsi explains. There should be little doubt that Saudi Arabia wanted […]
From Baghdad to Bahrain…From Beruit to Tehran – Tensions Are Exploding Across the Middle East
From Baghdad to Bahrain…From Beruit to Tehran – Tensions Are Exploding Across the Middle East Either the rebel prince succeeds in convincing enough people who matter to remove the King, or the King counters and drives the prince out. The former situation is far and away the best option for stability in the Middle East, […]
After Executing Regime Critic, Saudi Arabia Fires Up American PR Machine
After Executing Regime Critic, Saudi Arabia Fires Up American PR Machine Saudi Arabia’s well-funded public relations apparatus moved quickly after Saturday’s explosive execution of Shiite political dissident Nimr al-Nimr to shape how the news is covered in the United States. The execution led protestors in Shiite-run Iran to set fire to the Saudi Embassy in Tehran, precipitating a major […]
It’s On: Saudis Sever Diplomatic Ties With Iran, Will Confront Iranian “Hostility”
It’s On: Saudis Sever Diplomatic Ties With Iran, Will Confront Iranian “Hostility” Earlier today, as Iranian police struggled to disperse protesters gathered outside the Saudi consulate in Mashhad, we said the following about the rapidly deteriorating situation: If crude needed an excuse to rally, then surely this is it as it now appears that in addition to […]
Oil Spike Risk: Iran Police Use Water Cannon On Angry Protesters Near Saudi Consulate
Oil Spike Risk: Iran Police Use Water Cannon On Angry Protesters Near Saudi Consulate Despite official pleas for “calm” following the death of prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, Iranians are in no mood to stand down. Perhaps the Ayatollah’s calls for “divine vengeance” have incited a riot or perhaps the Shiite world has simply had […]
Sunni & Shia Tensions Rise in Middle East
Sunni & Shia Tensions Rise in Middle East Protesters stormed and ransacked Saudi Arabia’s embassy on Sunday after gathering to denounce the kingdom for executing a prominent Shia cleric. They stormed the embassy, smashed furniture, setting the embassy on fire, and threw papers from the roof. They were eventually cleared away by the police, Iran’s ISNA news agency reported. On Saturday, Saudi […]
ISIS: The ‘Enemy’ the US Created, Armed, and Funded
ISIS: The ‘Enemy’ the US Created, Armed, and Funded To delve into Daesh’s convoluted money trail, one must first explore its equally convoluted origins. And in both areas, the role of the U.S. and its allies can not be ignored. (MINTPRESS) Out of nowhere, it seems, Daesh, also commonly referred to as ISIL or ISIS, spontaneously […]
Protesters Storm, Set Fire To Saudi Embassy In Iran
Protesters Storm, Set Fire To Saudi Embassy In Iran Earlier today, Saudi Arabia announced it had staged its largest mass execution in 25 years. 43 al-Qaeda conspirators were killed along with 4 Shiites accused of shooting policemen in the anti-government protests which broke out during the Arab Spring. Among the Shiites killed: prominent cleric Nimr al-Nimr. His death […]
Protesters Set The Streets On Fire In Bahrain After Saudis Kill Top Shiite Cleric
Protesters Set The Streets On Fire In Bahrain After Saudis Kill Top Shiite Cleric Earlier today, we documented Saudi Arabia’s largest mass execution in 25 years. In what was billed as an effort to rid the world of 47 “terrorists”, the Saudis killed dozens of al-Qaeda affiliates and four Shiites who stood accused of shooting policemen in […]
Bank of Montreal Asks If “Oil Prices Could Collapse To $20”; Answers: “Yes”
Bank of Montreal Asks If “Oil Prices Could Collapse To $20”; Answers: “Yes” When looking at the price of oil in 2015, Canada’s Bank of Montreal admits it was wrong. Very, very wrong. In our “2015 Year Ahead” report we laid out three plausible scenarios: (1) our base case, which forecast Brent crude oil prices […]
