Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the light of mutual trust مقاله

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The second goal was consultation and exchange of views with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia regarding bilateral relations and important regional and international issues and developments, which, given the specific conditions of the region, especially the developments in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, and Afghanistan, was considered very important. Despite the existing differences of opinion between Iran and Saudi Arabia regarding the situation and developments in Iraq, given the security concerns of both countries regarding the future of Iraq and the possibility of its expansion to some countries in the region on one hand, and the presence and influence of the United States in this country and the implementation of destructive policies on the other hand, there are grounds that could lead to cooperation and understanding between the two countries in Iraq. In addition to the above elements, the disagreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia—which is influenced by factors such as the type and structure of government, the concept of security and the implementation of a specific model of regional security, relations with the United States, Wahhabi thought and the Takfir of Shiites, Saudi Arabia's support for Saddam during the imposed war and the Mecca massacre, Saudi Arabia's perception of Iran's role in the region over the past two decades and criticism of Al-Qaeda's presence in Iran, as well as the different policies of Iran and Saudi Arabia in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine—shows that the development and expansion of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia is based on a foundation of contradictions and complex rivalries that requires great subtlety and precision to navigate.