larry johnson is surprised that iran and the saudi's are becoming friendlier;

I certainly did not see this coming. When I read that a Saudi delegation showed up in Tehran, I was inclined to believe that the Saudis were being used as a US messenger to warn Iran it better accept Trump’s deal or else. Well, I was wrong. Looks like the Saudis want to be sure that Iran does not blame them if Israel and the United States decide to attack Iran in the coming weeks.

Here is the surprising readout from the meeting in Tehran:

Engagement and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran is the cornerstone of regional security, which will lead to greater prosperity for the countries in our region.

The Islamic world must act in a coordinated and unified manner against the occupation and expansionism practiced by the leaders of the Zionist entity.

I came to Tehran today to present his excellency, the great Supreme Leader, with our intentions to strengthen Iran-Saudi ties at all levels, and to form a partnership deeper and stronger than ever before.’

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘We are ready to help the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all necessary fields, and if it requests our assistance, we will oblige — as Islamic brothers’

Saudi Minister of Defense: ‘From now on I say openly and with pride – the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia considers Iran a friend, brother, and honorable neighbor’

Wow!! Looks like Iran and the Saudis are ready to go shopping for furniture to adorn their new home. This is a remarkable turnaround compared to 2015. When the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, was signed on July 14, 2015, in Vienna, Austria, between Iran and the P5+1 countries (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States), along with the European Union, Iran was on the ropes. It was diplomatically isolated. Even the Chinese and Russians were cooperating with the West in imposing sanctions on Iran. ISIS was stirring up a storm in Syria and fighting some hellacious battles with IRGC forces keen on saving Assad. The Saudis were at war with the Houthis, an Iranian ally, and tensions between Riyadh and Tehran were quite high...........more.......