Episode 35: Strange Bedfellows. Iran, the Houthis as a black panther, and the USA share a bed separated by regional and transactional boundary pillows. Iran says, I thought we were together. The Houthis reply, We are. This is a separate arrangement. Saudi Arabia asks where to sleep; Oman says, We’re still negotiating the boundaries. Türk Kadı watches above the bed. Footer: Everyone has a side.

Episode 35

Strange Bedfellows

Everyone has a side. — Türk Kadı

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From the comic: Iran: “I thought we were together.” Houthis: “We are. This is a separate arrangement.” Saudi Arabia: “And where am I supposed to sleep?” Oman: “We’re still negotiating the boundaries.”

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