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Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia
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Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia

2018-02-20 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 2.0

Documentary · War & Politics · News

Bitter Rivals illuminates the essential history - and profound ripple effect - of Iran and Saudi Arabia's power struggle. It draws on scores of interviews with political, religious and military leaders, militia commanders, diplomats, and policy experts, painting American television's most comprehensive picture of a feud that has reshaped the Middle East.

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FRONTLINE, RAINmedia, BBC
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United States of America, United Kingdom
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Ended

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Ali KhameneiAli KhameneiSelf
Prince Mohammed bin Salman al SaudPrince Mohammed bin Salman al SaudSelf
Turki Al-FaisalTurki Al-FaisalSelf
Mohammad Javad ZarifMohammad Javad ZarifSelf
Adel Al-JubeirAdel Al-JubeirSelf
Bashar al-AssadBashar al-AssadSelf
Martin SmithMartin SmithSelf

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