http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/06/12/1306474/-Jan-2014-Iraq-Iran-Plot-Oil-Revolution-Challenge-Saudi-OPEC-Powers

Found this interesting timeline of Saudi/Iraq events this morning which begged the question: Is Middle East violence all about the oil?

One has to wonder if the FACT that Iraq/Iran have more oil than Saudi Arabia might be fueling the escalation of violence in Iraq. Perhaps the Sunni Shia divide is a convenient cover, although those doing the actual fighting are more than likely to believe in the righteousness of their sacrifice. It's what foot soldiers must do: Believe they are on the right side.

I think this short timeline answers some questions and, more importantly, raises some important questions.

Here's the January, 2014 article stating Iraq/Iran hopes of capturing the kingpin of OPEC from Saudi Arabia.

Iraq and Iran plot oil revolution in challenge to Saudi Arabia

What can prevent a Saudi loss of OPEC control? A violent civil war/Sunni takeover in Iraq, which we now nearly have a mere six months after Iraq/Iran's OPEC plot is revealed.

Of course, there is much more history, even thousands of years worth; however, it is interesting to note that the Sunni so-called extremists launched in Anbar Province, which is mostly Sunni........