Saudi Pressures US for Iran Strikes

0:00On March 27, Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to intensify its military strikes on Iran and not pull back from the fight. A Saudi intelligence source confirmed the kingdom seized this U.S. and Israeli campaign now almost four weeks old as a major chance to reshape the Middle East. So far, there's no sign of Saudi troops jumping in directly. Earlier this week, Iran hit back with a drone strike on an oil refinery in the Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu. That attack came after the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on February 28. Luckily, Saudi Arabia's pipeline to the Red Sea keeps its oil exports flowing, making it less exposed the neighbors facing blockades in the strait of. Hormuz. Experts in Saudi Arabia say the kingdom is staying cautious and not rushing into action. They're watching peace talks led by Pakistan closely. If those fail, and Iran keeps attacking, Saudi leaders might cross that line and join in, but only after careful planning.

1:01Long-time rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran lead the Sunni and Shia worlds respectively. The kingdom tried warming ties with the China broker-deal a couple years back, but now with the war on, past U.S. support under Trump feels shaky. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates hit harder by oil export blocks once a total knockout of Iran. Saudi Arabia weighs his next move as threats from Iran and its who the allies in Yemen loom larger, balancing defense needs with the risks of deeper involvement.