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Saudi Executions Mark a Dangerous Start to the New Year
Three more Sunni Muslim countries have joined Saudi Arabia in curtailing diplomatic ties with Iran. It's the latest fallout from Saturday's execution of 47 people — including a Shiite cleric — by the Saudis. Barbara Slavin is with the Atlantic Council and Al-Monitor . She's also author of Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies , about the US and Iran.
By Warren Olney • • 6m ListenThree more Sunni Muslim countries have joined Saudi Arabia in curtailing diplomatic ties with Iran. It's the latest fallout from Saturday's execution of 47 people — including a Shiite cleric — by the Saudis. Barbara Slavin is with the Atlantic Council and Al-Monitor. She's also author of Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies, about the US and Iran.
