Author: Azimov, Habibulloxon Yakubovich

Annotation: Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia directly affect political, economic and social processes in the Middle East region. After 1979, the rivalry between the two countries acquired not only a political but also a religious aspect. As a result of the negative change in the relations between the two countries, the historical conflict between the Sunni and Shiite sects has rekindled. This article details the history and current state of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Keywords: King Faisal, Iranian revolution, Shia-Sunni rivalry, security ring, invasion of Kaaba, Wahhabism, Twelve Imams.

Pages in journal: 857 - 863