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"A secret war is being waged by Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council states which are slashing oil prices so as to strangle Iran, Russia, Algeria and Venezuela, as well as the entire 'anti-American' axis created by these countries," Tahhan said.
He explained that all those countries had refused to adhere to Washington's demands with regard to Ukraine, Syria and Yemen. According to Tahhan, the oil spat between Riyadh and Tehran is unlikely to lead to a war, given Iran's military potential and the sheer territory of the country. What's more, he said, Saudi Arabia will fail to prod the UN or the West to issue a resolution to condemn Iran and authorize invasion of the country.
Rather, Saudi Arabia itself may be attacked by Iran's allies, such as Yemen, a scenario that Tahhan said may see Saudi oil fields destroyed and oil prices rise. At the same time, he noted that the United States is unlikely to say "no" to the war between Saudi Arabia and Iran, because Washington could supply arms to both parties to the conflict.
Comment: Yes, the world is moving on from the dying ways of the Anglo-American empire. A new environment is being forged. While this coming period is expected to be particularly tumultuous for the US and those most closely aligned with it, new possibilities are emerging that can provide for a different kind of global community.