Who Would Win In A Saudi - Iran War?

Harold Hutchison, Daily Caller: Who Would Win In A Saudi Arabia vs. Iran Showdown?

With the growing tensions in the Persian Gulf after the Saudi embassy in Tehran was stormed and set on fire in the wake of Saudi Arabia’s execution of a Shia cleric, Americans ought to take notice. Five of the top seven oil producing nations are in the region of the Persian Gulf. So, even though fracking has helped increase American oil reserves to a 42-year high, things could get rocky if Iran and Saudi Arabia go to war.

How bad could it get? Well, keep in mind, in the Iran-Iraq War back in the 1980s, oil tankers became targets. The United States Navy ended up escorting neutral tankers in the Persian Gulf, and two frigates, the Stark (FFG 31) and the Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) were damaged. American forces also got into a few engagements with the Iranians. So, what might happen if the Saudis and Iranians end up in a fight? It has happened before.

WNU Editor: Such a conflict would make all the proxy wars (Syria/Iraq/Yemen) secondary since the major powers in the region (i.e. Iran and Saudi Arabia) are now at war. And while the Saudis may end up owning the air .... and to a certain degree the Persian Gulf .... the prospect of hundreds of Iranian missiles being launched at Saudi Arabia's oil industry and infrastructure will only mean massive damage and economic hardship for years. The Saudis may win the battle, but the impact on its economy and on its people will be severe for years .... and pressure on the House of Saud to reform will only increase.