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> Iran was dragged in there due to either existing prejudice or more likely their involvement in Syria and Iraq. Definitely the latter. They are directly oppos
by davedx 10y ago
> Iran was dragged in there due to either existing prejudice or more likely their involvement in Syria and Iraq.
Definitely the latter. They are directly opposed to Saudi Arabia and Wahhabism. [1] Saudi Arabia is an ally of the United States. It is a kind of Middle Eastern Cold War (war by proxy).
[1] http://www.middleeasteye.net/essays/proxies-and-politics-why-iran-funds-foreign-militias-2124504867 http://www.middleeasteye.net/essays/proxies-and-politics-why...