The new "hostile" Saudis

There's alot of talk about a new, less US friendly Saudi Arabia (I linked a couple of stories a few days ago,) but I think this WaPo piece hints at the actuality behind the new distance in the relationship. The Saudis blame the US for the rise of Iran, both in Iraq and throughout the region.

That's why they're pushing an Israel/Palestine settlement, not to help the US as the State Department is desperately spinning, but for their own self interest to try and diffuse Iran's influence in Gaza and Lebanon.

As to why now, maybe it's because they were promised a new solution in Iraq and what they got is "the surge" which will solve none of their concerns. Just speculating.