01-22-2005, 03:06 AM
Could the attention be focussed on Iran in order to reduce Shia infleunce in the area? After the Iraq elections which will definitely bring the Shias to power (albiet under American tutelege) the Shia power will be greater in the regions. Coupled to this the fact that Eastern KSA which is oil rich is Shia populated the stage is set for a podwer keg of Shia expectations not seen since the Fatimids went away to Egypt. So Iran might be in the sights to prevent the KSA loosing its oil fields and getting back to camel herding. That could explain the Sunni TSP enthusiasm for the enterprise.