The Saudis, Iran and the spreading Islamic Cold War in the Middle East

The Saudis, Iran and the spreading Islamic Cold War in the Middle East

Special to WorldTribune.com By Fariborz Saremi In 632 the Prophet Mohammad died, leaving behind a struggle between Shi’ites and Sunnis over the true line of succession. Today this rivalry is still alive and well in the Middle East, in particular, between the Sunni/Wahabi Muslim Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Shi’ite Islamic republic of Iran. […]