Saudis in talks over alliance to rebuild Iraq and `return it to the Arab fold`
(The Guardian World News)

Pact would give Saudi Arabia a leading role in rebuilding war-torn country, and allow it to shepherd Iraq away from its rival IranIraq and Saudi Arabia are negotiating a new alliance that would give Riyadh a leading role in rebuilding Iraq´s war-torn towns and cities, while bolstering Baghdad´s credentials across the region.Meetings between senior officials on both sides over the past six months have focused on shepherding Iraq away from its powerful neighbour and Saudi Arabia´s long-time rival, Iran, whose influence over Iraqi affairs has grown sharply since the 2003 ousting of Saddam Hussein. Continue reading...