Bitter Rivals Summary
In the documentary, Bitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia, by Frontline, the conflicts between Iran, itself, and numerous different countries were explored. Iran, a predominantly Shia sect country, was always at a difference with Saudi Arabia, claiming that they were the reason for increased amount of terrorism in the Middle East. On the other hand, Saudi officials claim Iran is an aggressive country that supports terrorism. This power struggle over the Middle East caused discord all over the region. For example, the documentary illustrated how the rivalry between the countries affected the everyday dynamic in Pakistan. Children said that before the Saudis started to influence and fund Pakistan, the sect that people belonged to, Sunni and Shia,