All roads lead to Iran: ‘War at core of MidEast turmoil’
Russia Today, Jul 13 2012

Saudi Arabia is sending additional troops to its Eastern region of Qatif, with the government fearing riots. Public anger is rising in the area, with reports of more marches planned in support of two local activists killed at a rally on Sunday. The demonstration was in response to the violent arrest of a prominent Shi’a cleric. The deaths brought tens of thousands onto the streets of the city of Qatif for marches that have continued throughout the week. Discontent is fueled by a lack of political and civil freedoms and ongoing detentions of dissidents. The clampdown has been ignored by the west, which unconditionally supports the regime. For more, RT talks to UK political analyst Dan Glazebrook.

‘Shielded by petro-dollars, Saudis worse than Syria’
Russia Today, Jul 9 2012

Saudi Arabia may be one of the loudest voices when it comes to criticism of Syria, over what it calls the repression of the people. But it seems it using similar tactics at home. 2 people have reportedly been killed when police opened fire on anti-regime demonstrators. It’s not the first time there’s been deaths at protests, while many have also found themselves behind bars. For more, I’m joined by political analyst Prof Ibrahim Alloush.