The speaker says Iran dedicated itself after the revolution to spreading the Shia revolution, while Saudi Arabia claims Islamic authority because it controls Mecca and Medina.
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Saudi Authority
The speaker says Iran dedicated itself after the revolution to spreading the Shia revolution, while Saudi Arabia claims Islamic authority because it controls Mecca and Medina.
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"The Shia people believe that only people who are the leaders of the religion will succeed. Only the person who can become the leader,..."
"Saudi Arabia considers itself the leader of the Islamic world, because it is home to both Mecca and Medina, which are the two holiest..."
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