SAUDI - IRAN TENSIONS

In 2010, Wikileaks disclosed that Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah urged the US to attack Iran, describing Iran as a snake whose head should be cut off without any procrastination.[33]

In April 2011, we read of tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

According to Iran's PressTV, 'Saudi Arabia seeks to annex Kuwait'

According to a top Iranian, Saudi intervention in Bahrain is considered 'occupation'.‎

Some Arabs see an Iranian conspiracy to target Kuwait and Bahrain (GCC countries)

Many thanks to C. for the links.

5 key Oppostion figures arrested ! - Bahrain Uprise

Authorities in Bahrain have arrested at least five key opposition figures, a day after a crackdown on anti-government protesters in the centre of the capital Manama, reports say. The streets are said to be calm but extremely tense, with soldiers patrolling after an overnight curfew.


Correspondents say the opposition, which is seeking political reform, has gone to ground to plan its next move.
At least three civilians and three police died in Wednesday's violence.


Matar Ibrahim, a former opposition MP from Bahrain's Shia majority who recently resigned in protest at the crackdown, told the BBC the government was completely ignoring the message from the US that it was on the wrong track. The US state department has criticised the use of excessive force and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called for dialogue.