Saudi Arabia hates Iran’s regime but did not want war, says former US ambassador to Riyadh Michael Ratney
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The episode discusses the complex relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran, highlighting the tensions and the impact on regional stability.
With no resolution in sight, the conflict is taking a heavy toll on Saudi Arabia amid widening fissures with its Gulf neighbor the United Arab Emirates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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