How much support will Saudi Arabia win against Iran? - Inside Story

When the Arab League met in an emergency session on Sunday tension with Iran topped the agenda.
Saudi officials accused Iran of interfering in Arab affairs and undermining regional security.
A day earlier, the Gulf countries had expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and condemned the attacks on the Saudi embassy in Tehran.
The Gulf leaders also said that antagonistic rhetoric from the Iranian government had directly caused those attacks.
Riyadh warned that Gulf countries could take additional measures in response to Iranian moves in the region.
Is this support enough? And how far is Saudi Arabia able to go in its row with Iran?
Presenter: Peter Dobbie
Guests:
Ahmed Alibrahim - Saudi affairs specialist and security analyst
Saeed Khan - Lecturer in the Department of Near East & Asian Studies, Wayne State University
Mohammad Marandi - Professor at the University of Tehran
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[@ninjade2527]

The Iranian guy seems to be far more mature and composed.

[@nana-9456]

As a sunni i support Iran. Saudi is really being hypocrit. Saying they help the people in Yemen while bombing them. The worst part and also the sad part is they count on the help of the united states with the next president. Iran is doing their thing, while Saudi begs the whole world for support literally, asking them to cut the relations with Iran. Iran can erase the whole arab world within an hour.

[@malapropian]

+Nana - as a Shia I support Saudi, cause they are the most truthful country ever. they never got caught lying, unless u follow Iran revolutionary guard vast media network which is full of lies and hate against Saudi. something Saudi is not good at! Iran denies the truth always in front of the whole world eyes, but interesting enough, its full of lies to the extent that it became not a media material that ppl are interested at !

[@nana-9456]

BEN REDARES As a sunni i dont have to follow the sunni leaders like the hypocrits of saoudi. As a sunni i have to follow my prophets believes and paths. As long as i dont betray my prophet, it's all good.

[@fearhungerpride]

I cracked up while the Saudi was saying that Iran shouldn't intervene in Yemen, while the Saudis were bombing their civilians. Can't blame the Iranian guy for laughing. 13:36

[@khalidibnwalid1340]

+fearhungerpride The Saudis are bombing the Houthises who are backed by Iran. Saudi can stop bombing he houthis if they stop their power grab mission being a minority.

[@fearhungerpride]

Khalid Ibn Walid The point is both countries are interfering in Yemen and the Saudi guy looks like a hypocrite.

[@The_Ballo]

+Youyou Benihoua >houthi invasion Invasion from where, outer space?!

[@alaamaoula2404]

+The Ball HAHAHAHAH

[@round1484]

their response to Iran was bombing dolphins snakes and scorpions lol #thunderstorm

[@arad2946]

Trust me Saudi doesn't want to make the same mistake as Iraq did. Everyone knows who's gonna win.

[@haaruunsomali9546]

The reality is that Saudis how that they can't fight even small houthi group since they accepted defeat after a week in to the war they had to recruit mercenaries from Latin America since fat Saudi soldiers can't run so forget about Saudis their time is up, I am Sunni from Somalia, and I am supporting Iran

[@farhadj3973]

+Al Hag Harun good job bro Saudi is promoting sectarian war in muslem world, and we should be smart and save our unity against Wahhabism.

[@haaruunsomali9546]

farhad khan Muslims Umma has to make peace between them selves and we have to follow the basics of our religion, try to become better human and make peace with others.

[@samanthaw4955]

+Berberawi Your takfiri beliefs are a threat to all peaceful muslims around the world.

[@samanthaw4955]

***** I do and I know what Salafist means too. Iran is stronger than weak Saudi Arabia so sorry your barking up the wrong tree. P.s don't bother replying because you will not get a response.

[@ClubCovertLondon]

Don't think Saudis even realise how irrational they are acting. Sad to hear how badly they behave towards Somalis. Shame.

[@chelseas8319]

To the Saudi speaker; You're representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, show some respect and allow the other parties to speak! Absolutely ridiculous! Individuals who speak like he did are afraid of the responses they will get. **PERSIAN GULF FOREVER** **همیشه خلیج فارس**

[@sainaee]

All I heard was PERSIAN GULF ! :D

[@ebparsa]

Funny grin on Marandi's face. He certainly got under the Saudi's skin and then just sat back and enjoyed the agony the Saudi rookie was experiencing.

[@amir105]

qasem soleimani is saudi nightmare :))))

[@NedaAlive]

I bought a Saudi woman’s diary on e-bay: Monday - stayed in Tuesday - stayed in Wednesday - stayed in Thursday - stayed in Friday - stayed in Saturday - stayed in Sunday - stayed in

[@ramishkamal1739]

Saudi Arabia is very close ally to my country Pakistan. but honestly speaking it is difficult to for any country to morally justify supporting them against Iran....

[@rkb47eg87]

+ramish kamal This is unfortunately because Saudis have been using their money to advance the greed of one corrupt family.

[@mistrydul]

This was published 3 years ago Saudi still dying in Yemen

[@HassanI220]

The saudi guy is very funny

[@firozalisayed]

He said President Obama

[@GameOMG1]

I am from Iran, And I'm pretty sure that there won't be a war because of the death of a Saudi shia cleric. But it is actually saudi arabia's fault (I'm not saying this because I'm Iranian) because first of all "executing" (in 2016) is already a terrorism move. And second of all, Saudi arabia should of think before that execution, now there are a lot of countries, a lot of shia's and even some sunni's which are against this move of saudi arabia. And I'm not sure if you saw the embassy attack in Iran, but there were lot's of guards defending it. But since it's a shia country and almost every one was angry because of the execution they had flamed their embassy (while Iranian government wasn't even thinking it should be such a big issue for the Iranian people). And Iran already took some steps to get better relations, but Saudi negotiated with GCC to severs ties with Iran as wel. My question is what is Iran going to do without Sudan, or Somalia....? So as you can see from my question it was again a bad move from Saudi arabia, and this shows the governments in GCC that they are not against execution. 14:55 if saudi arabia was like that, where was saudi when Lebanon asked Iran for help? and Iran went there to defend Lebanon over Israel, so they made the group Hezbollah (which is NOT a terrorist group organisation, and right now Hezbollah is fighting ISIS what about Saudi)? have you ever heard of Hezbollah bombing people? what about al nusra, hamas, al qaeda, boko haram which is made by saudi arabia extremist? Also your ally (USA) CIA made Taliban in Afghanistan to fight Russia... And I don't want even to start about who is funding ISIS right now and their religion.

[@upinyou8]

The name Iran misleads people about who and what kind of power they are messing with. That is Persia the greatest empire ever. I wouldn't suggest poking that bear with a stick. They have not fought a war of agression since the United states was founded.

[@kevmah2784]

Well said my man

[@jumakinenekejo1009]

ha ha ha ! if Iran has fired gun to american Navy why does it pain Saudis !!!

[@kasamsangar2561]

Because saudi and American or israel ii is brother of each other

[@philiptudu2663]

Why the Arab countries do not condemn the Saudi Arabia's attack on Yaman?

[@olxez]

Ey iran

[@kamijahanban4664]

iran has banned all product from Saudi Arabia? Which products? lol

[@devinmayor1129]

Dont you know the products of saudi arabia? ok i wll remind you. they are the largest producers of terrorists and MERS disease

[@Deeznuts247365]

lol... towels and grasshoppers....

[@GoTFCanada1230]

Saudi vs iranian debate is quite entertaining lol

[@mikfax]

So the guy with the towel on his head wearing a dress is telling me he is far more moderate than the guy wearing pants.

[@GDAbir]

How much support will Saudi Arabia win against Iran? - NONE How much support will anyone win against Saudi Arabia? - 100%

[@Odin31b]

Great video and insight. Moderated very well and allowed points to be made.

[@lvmillz8430]

Iran beated the Iraq country Saudi Arabia after 9 years of war I know this because my dad was a soldier for Iran

[@d.h.3361]

during war between sadam and Iran you supported sadam with 75 billions of dollars that you gave him 220000 Iranian were killed during that war all the supporters of sadam with him couldn't do anything now you are talking about probability of wining seriously we have never forgotten what you have done to Iranian people and for sure you are going to pay for that

[@muhammadmustaghas4437]

This is so foolish that Irani Govt. interfering GCC internal matters while their own country suffering from poverty, inflation and lack of oppertunities for their unemployed people. first they should develop their country internally then they should dream to conquer the GCC countries and try to impose Shia Islam.

[@adindar21]

I won't bet too much money on Al Saoud family.

[@handel781]

Iran is one of most powerful country

[@aldubys]

I'm a S Arabian Sunni Muslim, but I like Iran more than any Arab country. Nevertheless I disagree with Iran's policy when it comes to Syria.

[@kamijahanban4664]

thank you from iran.

[@curitiba21]

why he interrupts him all the time??

[@progamerd55]

Iran supports Syria president also the burn the saudi embassy and the didn't even apologize about it

[@michaeldob9526]

Well, Saudi attacked US on 9/11. When did you apologize for that?

[@samanthaw4955]

+Gamer D55 Did the Saudi's apologise for invading Yemen or supporting ISIS in Syria? Saudi Arabia is a major threat to the region and the rest of the world at large.

[@progamerd55]

+Michael Dob 9/11 really ? Osama bin laden is a terrorist and we cooperate with us against alqaida and you know that. I'm not gonna talk about what us did cause that's not the subject . Saudi Arabia have a "clean history" unlike Iran

[@progamerd55]

+Samantha W how we are responsible for isis when US completely destroy IRAQ government?

[@samanthaw4955]

Gamer D55 You fund it and everyone knows it. P.s Don't bother replying you wont get a response.

[@thequestion9456]

Alot

[@mohammedanjum3721]

why is fred flinstone talking on national tv? A bigger mystery would as to why he has developed a lisp?

[@user-rn1ye5pl9m]

كفو يا ابو فهد

[@alibaba2640]

We are ready for you.

[@devinmayor1129]

If the saudi military engages in yemen the way this saudi specialist talks, then the houthis will be in riyadh shortly

[@jdque8259]

Very strange to hear this guy acuse Iran of supporting terrorism. He is definitely speaking for someone else.

[@krisshbajgain2255]

Saudi is more cruel than iran .Qatar must have very balanced and neutral stands with iran.

[@TopBoy-ih1ex]

low oil prices, Why pick a fight?

[@wuuspigs]

I'm so glad i don't have my fate dependent on any of these peoples ability to reason and govern.

[@michaeldob9526]

Because you are too stupid to know the difference between fate and faith

[@fadhelelfamawy2297]

foolish Saudi , very very foolish. he even doesn't know how to contribute in the discussion

[@goldenvoice6955]

Go iran victory is coming on your side soon god is with you long live the Iranian revolution

[@ZamanAli-lz7vh]

no matter how bad soudi is but 100% better then Shia and Iran I'm kurdish but I will support soudi arabi and I'm sure 90% of my people will support soudi arabi

[@NedaAlive]

Customs became suspicious when a Saudi Wahabbi tried to declare an RPG as a falafel maker!!!

[@johnboateng184]

Am not Muslim, but i respect Iran. They have great background and REASONABLE.

[@GameOMG1]

When it's up to Yemen saudi supports the government and not the people, but when its to syria, saudi supports FSA (allies of terrorists) and not the Syria government!? according to: 14:00

[@malapropian]

+Emps Help don't be simple minded, in Syria Saudi is against a government that exterminate its people and commit massive killings, the syrian lunatic president thinks that all who oppose him are terrorists that need to be killed !!! in Yemen, Saudi is supporting a government that got stripped of its supremacy and all weapons by a a dangerous militia thats kills innocent people and also violated Saudi border.. why is it so hard for people to understand !!!!

[@GameOMG1]

Malapropian "saudi is against a government that exterminate its people and commit massive killings" but there is Syria not saudi arabia. saudi's have to respect the legit government of Syria. not Syria respect saudi of doing what they want to. it's syria they like to exterminate their people. not my or yours business. as Iran said there is no doubt that assad responded very angry to the protesters. but we have to keep our limit. these people were the same people that attacked france, the same people that attacked libya's oil. and are controlling the oils in Iraq. the way you say it, so Saudi wants to go war with Syria if the terrorists get out of Syria and Assad stands in power? To stop the executions? Every international country is right now supporting Assad, and saudi arabia asks "only" iran to get out... bullshit. and totally no respect. how well saudi does executions as well. what about that?

[@khalidibnwalid1340]

+Emps Help Saudi can not support the Assad regime who are bombing its own people. How can you support such government?

[@GameOMG1]

Khalid Ibn Walid because it is right now the "Legit" government of Syria, if saudi doesn't want to help Assad, he has no rights to Support terrorism to fight Assad too.

[@khalidibnwalid1340]

Emps Help The Saudis will help their Arab brothers in Syria against the Iranian invasion and against their lackey Assad. Assad have no future and he is endangering the Alawites too. Today with the help of Russia and Iran he is bombing the sunnis in Syria but imagine that this is not going to last forever. The table is turning and when the sunnis will come out victorious then these Alawites and their boss is Iran will face great danger. The Arabs will invade Iran as they did it in the past. At this time Saudi should start financing the Baloochis and the Ahwaz Arabs in Iran with modern arms and money so that Iran can get their lesson right there.

[@bardia1]

the host did a terrible job!

[@suntemple3121]

Good video.

[@omaniyoutuber4100]

:/ Anyone like both Iranians and Saudis?Hoping the best for them and safe life? let us finish this hate with wonderful response please^ ^'

[@rezanami679]

Omani KZbinr absolutely

[@godisgoodallthetime6018]

I like iranian man Go Go go iran

[@smi1401]

This Saudi regime is a absolute joke,this saudi guy talking should have done his home work, cos he is making his self look stupid

[@Kinetic-Energy117]

May the most high bless these Muslim men and American soldiers who died in this misleading miseducated, war...eye-rack was such a beautiful country of Sovereign. ..

[@donshilo2024]

I really don't think the Saudis can handle the Iranians

[@william66100]

Iraq was attacked the other night with missile from apartheid Israel the same type of missile that was used on the Saudi oil supply, now their is a surprise.🤔🤔

[@qwli5460]

🇮🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MrxxPityFans]

How about letting women just drive before you start talking about Iran or Syria.

[@queensberrystreetmelbourne443]

It is very sad to see , these Saudi War Criminals can be freely interviewed and walked around, they should be brought before court for the extremism, murder and atrocities brought down to human being in 21 century.

[@bizzarreangel]

4 billion helping the houtis but the iranian citizen are in hunger, i think that is correct.

[@johnellis7614]

Both Saudi Arabia and Israel complain about what their enemies say, their enemies complain about what Saudi and Israel do, now that gives us a clue as to what the real problem is.

[@MONGOLFIGHTER1]

NOBODY CAN TOUCH ........SAUDI-ARABIA .... period

[@NedaAlive]

Saudi Arabia considers allowing women sport clubs. That's great, but who's gonna drive them there?

[@Ceska1055]

Don't worry about that. They can pay a driver salary equivalent to your yearly salary!

[@NedaAlive]

+Ceska M You are missing the point dopey.Obviously you wouldn't have a clue about freedom of DRIVING.

[@Ceska1055]

+irshad Khan is cursing is the best response your brain can produce? pity your mother for conceiving you!

[@Ceska1055]

+NedaAlive I am a muslim and have been driving for almost 20 years. You also missing my point. They are not worried who is going to drive them. They can afford it more than anything. Have you ever been to this countries? If not I suggest you should go and see yourself and understand the culture there. My only concern there are too many keyboard warriors who have not even set foot in any oversea land and only get free education through internet.

[@NedaAlive]

Ceska M Are you the representative for Saudi women's who don't care who is going to drive them or talking on behalf of all Saudi women? I say it again: Everyone should have the right to drive and women are no exception. You are still missing the point.

[@Phyiogambit]

at about 9:00 the Saudi chap sed "words dont mean anything", yet they r will the kill some1 over them.. ohhh the irony

[@Zaydif74]

Ahmed al-Ibrahim - this guy just yells and screams without facts and is very in-coherent, all over the place.He is the best Saudi Arabia has to offer?, while its pleasure to listen to Muhammad Murandi, since he is very calm, articulate and factual.

[@abdulazeezalmoghairi6770]

Saudi arabia is not hated and agresif like iran

[@RA-gg4pj]

LOL why is Saudi so obsessed with Iran? 😂😂😂

[@khuabib-ur-rehman3160]

I am Pakistani , I am a sunni Muslim i never claimed i am sunni or Shia , my best friends and buddies all are Shia. I shall give my unbiased opinion on both of you. First both of you countries are promoting your own armed groups. In Pakistan Iran is playing filthy role by hiring Shia innocent people on the name of their sect and Suadi Arabia is promoting Ahal sunnah. You guys should stop this both of you. Your conflict is not doing any good to the Muslims and humanity. It is very difficult to take a clear take on matters between you. If Suadi Arabia is supporting armed groups , Iran is supporting Hothi's and Hizabullah. Why you do that , actually you both do not accept each other and because of differences between you foreign agencies exploit this and fuel the fight. Why you guys can not stay calm and think what you are doing? As for as i know in your world of dreams you both do not accept the other one Muslim , right? Why ? For Non Muslims please go away you have no right to comment here it is between and we will sort it out. No need of your comments on either side. What if i starts commenting on Catholic and protestant ? or on Sawami and bhagats differences ? It is purely a political fight nothing to do with Islam, both are Muslim and both are doing filthy things to divide Muslim Ummah. Do not do this please.

[@philip6356]

Marandi acting like he has a sort of confidence, but actually he couldn't prove his government position. Also, the Saudi guy looks so angry like a child!!

[@NedaAlive]

What's the difference between a catfish and a Saudi woman? One's got whiskers and smells. The other is a fish!

[@arminasangma64]

Stop War otherwise innocent people will lost their lives

[@DC-xh6fs]

He thinks america will always be its ally LOOOOOOL

[@sirguyfox4762]

Cut all the accusations out of this interview, look at the evidence that each of the 3 participants refer to in support of their opinions, and then go back and re-examine their statements. It will be clear to any person that has an open mind, that all the issues require basic individual mind-set changes, along the pathways of peace, co-operation, and human rights for all people, no matter who they are. It is important to note that this observation comes from a person far removed from involvement in this issue, which has grown into a serious concern for all people of the world. Having worked as a People's Advocate for many years, I see in this interview the seeds for an agreement to move along a Pathway to Peace, for all involved. But will those seeds be given water, or left to die ?

[@alexandracuco6352]

please no war with Iran i have deal Justice deal Supreme court of Iran we win

[@ahmedkhalif3479]

for those of you who are saying somalis will not be the side of saudi arabia ..somalia is a sunni state jot inly sunni more than 80% of the population are salafis we are always the side of saudi arabia not the side of the majusi persian rafidas

[@round1484]

deal with book haram first

[@TerranRepublic0200]

Why is Somalia involved lol, it has allot of problems to be fix instead of getting into another conflict

[@maznaabukar6717]

+HerroHerrar Yh true

[@gabrielm3449]

+HerroHerrar so is turkey!

[@gabrielm3449]

So what .turkey is supporting isis isn't it.??

[@lvmillz8430]

Iran beated the Iraq country Saudi Arabia after 9 years of war I know this because my dad was a soldier

[@KarmaKaramKarma]

+Amin Ghassabi Iraq made Khomeini "swallow the poison" in 1988. Saudi will do it now to Iran.

[@lvmillz8430]

+Karam Ahmad dude get over it the Iraq countries suck they just making excuses

[@oliverdash2585]

They have the support of the USA most of Europe ,Israel and Egypt who else do they need

[@tempalar7530]

as an persian plz stop racist CMs we iranians dont hate arabs becuase when we say arab it not just about saudi, iraq is arab too and plestin and lobnan ,we hate saudis not arbas

[@vforvendetta937]

if Iran attack Sudia Pakistan will surely support Sudia due to holy land but inshaaAllah two brothers nation will not fight unless...

[@thearchitect27]

The problem in the Middle East has very little to do with the Sunni-Shia schism, because the actual problem is about fossil fuels and the world's addiction to it. It's so interesting that all of our policymakers and leaders, by and large, hardly have any engineering backgrounds or are even scientifically literate. But if you analyze the situation purely from a "resource wars" perspective, it's blatantly obvious that both Saudi Arabia and Iran are vying for political influence not only in its immediate region but the world over, driven entirely by fossil fuels. There was a time when politics in the Middle East was governed by the UK and France and to a lesser extent, the United States. But in this globalized economy of the 21st century, major world players like China, India, Turkey among others, who rely on fossil fuels from the Middle East, will play a more central role in placating the peace processes in war-torn countries of Western and Central Asia. Again, it has virtually nothing to do with religion or culture, to a large extent, but more to do with the tangible resources that are found in the geography of the Middle East.

[@johansalazar8644]

in this u can clearly see the problem, both have ego's that even reaches the pluto. they are both, always right no matter what...peace between these two sides is non-existent. good luck to the innocent people.

[@michealboyd2168]

The kingedem fall and the new king has woses up to his seat

[@ucheuchendu2703]

I love the uae if only other Arab nations will be like her d world will be as peaceful as d sea breeze

[@phishfearme2]

let me see if I can summarize all this noise - the sunnis hate the shias and the shias hate the sunnis.

[@mubashirahmad2593]

PERSIAN GULF remember

[@kianhamsi9202]

Ibrat911 but it looks like this is happening to saudi. LOOOooL

[@hamedmohammadnejad9385]

what gulf do you mean ? Mexican gulf or persian ?

[@epierre727]

help the Yemeni people????

[@rezanami679]

Larry Pierre by killing them! all! !! very kind neighbours

[@aqibhyder2224]

Allah knows what iran is doing

[@MrArzhang1]

Extra ordinary, watching all of three gentlemen speeches, Mr Khan proved an excellent substances, contrary to Mr Ahmed AlIBRAHIM, whom unfortunately gave impression that still drinking Camel milk, and nasty mentalities , never-mind British education , contrary to Prof Marandi's polite speech and courteous replies , it looked like oil and water doesn't mix easily, I really felt sorry for Saudi's civilian, how much they suffer?

[@rezanami679]

Sam Arzhang exactly

[@NoNo-es2iu]

The falsehood of your faith showing it’s real face. You never ever winning this battle, because you’re in the wrong path.

[@7offman]

Peter Dobbie is really bad at his job. he interrupts his guests all the time after 5 seconds and the program is all about talk talk talk xD

[@round1484]

qasem soleimani was not wounded sorry abdul

[@Soso-fz5fm]

Iran has nuclear program and saudi arabia has oil. Be smart.

[@user-zf6xc1ud1s]

I am from Syria Iran never use nuke on Saud not real enemy Saudi is joke real enemy of Iran is europeans in Israel

[@frankrivera4924]

up to now the arab armies are more tech advance . The saudi airforce would tear iran upart with nuc tip warheads. the saudis they spend so much. But at the end the civilians lose.

[@tanveer95696]

saudi number one

[@lalmohammad1972]

Where were shia during the prophet time?

[@user-uj5kl3lf6t]

عندنا قنبلة نوويه

[@yussufhassan7104]

they can't do anything without US

[@abolfazlsodagar2269]

HAHAHA!!!! the funny Arab.

[@abdullahalhumaidhi6638]

The guy from Tehran is a liar I have a friend from Saudi Arabia he told me that Isis is pretending to be Muslims btw how do you speak Arabic

[@k1k404]

Saudi Government is the main problem in Middle east obeying people from far a way lands and being enemy with their nabours because they are told.