What the records say
- When
- 11 Feb 1979
- Kind
- War
- Coordinates
- 28.00° N, 45.00° E
- Description
- indirect conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy war
Indirect conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia are engaged in a proxy war over influence in the Middle East and other regions of the Muslim world. The two countries have provided varying degrees of support to opposing sides in nearby conflicts, including the civil wars in Syria and Yemen; and disputes in Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, and Iraq.
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The source
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