THE STRATEGY OF RAPPROCHEMENT BETWEEN IRAN AND SAUDI ARABIA IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE REGION

This research dealt with the transformations of Iranian-Saudi relations, which witnessed great tension during recent period, as factors those tensions were reviewed and analyzed in detail, this focused on three main axes. The first axis reasons that pushed Saudi-Iranian relations to rapprochement includes recognition Iranian reality a joint dialogue between two parties. second touched led strained Saudi Arabia Iran, include struggle for regional influence Middle East, religious sectarian differences Sunnis Shiites, interference internal affairs Arab countries, conflict over issues such Yemen, Syria Lebanon. third occurred positive effects would be reflected region event continuation rapprochement. obstacles could face convergence also analyzed. In end, it was emphasized Iran is an important step towards peace stability region, parties must continue negotiation overcome achieve interests people general.