Saudi Arabia's Dilemma as It Tries to Stay Out of US Iran War The recent escalation of attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iranian proxy militias in Iraq has left the kingdom facing a daunting dilemma.
As it tries to stay out of the US Iran war, Riyadh is caught between its need for self preservation and the imperative of protecting its oil exports.
This predicament is not new to the region, but the Saudi leadership's decision to embark on Vision 2030 has made its vulnerability even more pressing.