Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
Summary
Saudi Arabia has tried to avoid involvement in the war between the US and Iran but has recently joined US-led strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. The country faces attacks from different groups allied with Iran and must decide whether to continue military actions or seek ways to reduce tensions.Key Facts
- The US and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28.
- Saudi Arabia has so far mostly stayed out of the conflict.
- Saudi Arabia and the US recently launched joint strikes on Iranian proxy militias in Iraq.
- Iranian-backed groups include the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Houthis in Yemen, and Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq.
- These groups have launched dozens of drone attacks against Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is trying to diversify the economy through Vision 2030 to reduce reliance on oil.
- Past attacks, such as the 2019 drone strikes on Saudi oil facilities, showed Saudi Arabia’s vulnerability.
- Iran’s forces have also targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out attacks on nearby Gulf countries.
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