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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Saudis weigh retaliation for Iran plot

Saudis weigh retaliation for Iran plot

Saudi Arabia's swift vows to avenge the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate its United States ambassador suggest Riyadh will put into place several retaliatory strategies. Saturating the oil market with cheap oil or backing oppressed Sunnis in Iran are options to destabilize Tehran. But for real muscle, the Saudis will rely on US assistance. - Hossein Aryan

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