Comments on: Saudi minister calls for “toppling” Hezbollah https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:34:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Robert Zimmerman https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/#comment-1020919 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:34:16 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=48608#comment-1020919 In reply to Chris.

Chris and BSJ: I am quite aware of the ancient history here, and the rivalry with Iran. What I find interesting is the possibility that this rivalry might lead to other shifts concerning Israel. (Emphasis on “might.”)

]]> By: wayne https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/#comment-1020898 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:02:31 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=48608#comment-1020898 “Saudi ARAMCO IPO is a Mess”
The Economist, 10-19-17.
https://www.economist.com/news/business/21730469-it-suffering-whims-capricious-crown-prince-saudi-aramcos-ipo-mess

]]> By: Chris https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/#comment-1020877 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:11:44 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=48608#comment-1020877 Robert
As BSJ notes:
This is the Saudi Arabs against the Iranian (Persians) backed Hezbollah.
This is ancient stuff that is now exacerbated by the Iranians moving to recreate the Persian empire and the Saudis somewhat trying to move into the modern world and outside of their oil-only economy.
My $0.02

CMcL

]]> By: Robert Zimmerman https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/#comment-1020772 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:44:06 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=48608#comment-1020772 In reply to wodun.

wodun: I have seen numerous indications that Saudi Arabia has been working with Israel covertly in the war in Syria and elsewhere. What this story suggests is that this alliance might not be covert much longer.

]]> By: wodun https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/#comment-1020771 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:41:00 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=48608#comment-1020771 Also, SA is funding groups fighting in Syria against Hezbollah and the rest of the Iranian alliance there.

The SA/Iran conflict could mean the SA becoming closer to Israel. Even if it doesn’t, Israel will still benefit.

]]> By: BSJ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/#comment-1020684 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:01:30 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=48608#comment-1020684 Hezbollah = Shia = Iran
Saud’s = Sunni = Anti-Iran

Iranian/Hezbollah backed Houthis are giving the Saudis too much trouble in their proxy war in Yemen. Now the Saudis want to exert pressure elsewhere…

]]> By: wayne https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/saudi-minister-calls-for-toppling-hezbollah/#comment-1020681 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:54:45 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=48608#comment-1020681 I would agree with the Saudi minister, some “toppling” does need to happen. Just not exactly the way he intends, to pull it off.

They must be ultra-worried, ‘cuz they are having YUUUGE problems with their IPO for their nationalized oil company.

What they want, is to cash-out. (their chickens, have come home, to roooost.’)

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