Ficha de relación
Iran
Arabia Saudí
Evaluación de la relación
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A regional rivalry moderated by restored diplomatic relations and renewed engagement
Iran hacia Arabia Saudí
-25Iran has supported Yemen's Houthi movement, which has fought Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi territory. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed in 2023 to restore diplomatic relations, and Iranian pilgrims have participated in the Hajj under arrangements with Saudi authorities.
Arabia Saudí hacia Iran
-25Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2016 after protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran following the execution of Nimr al-Nimr. Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed in 2023 to restore relations and reopen diplomatic missions. Saudi Arabia has also led military operations in Yemen against the Houthis, whom Iran supports.
Relación general
-25The relationship combines a durable regional security rivalry, particularly over Yemen and regional influence, with a significant diplomatic rapprochement. Restored relations and Hajj arrangements provide channels for engagement, while the underlying political and security disputes remain consequential.
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- −100
- Hostilidad extrema y sostenida
- −50
- Considerablemente adversa
- 0
- Mixta o neutral, respaldada por información
- +50
- Considerablemente cooperativa
- +100
- Asociación excepcionalmente estrecha y sostenida
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Contexto de la relación
Panorama general
Iran and Saudi Arabia have a long-running regional rivalry, including disputes connected to Yemen and competing regional influence. Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2016, but the two governments agreed to restore relations in 2023 and reopened diplomatic missions. The rapprochement and cooperation over Iranian pilgrims have eased tensions without resolving major security and political disagreements.
Áreas de tensión
- Rivalry over regional influence and security
- The Yemen conflict and Iranian support for the Houthis
- The 2016 rupture of diplomatic relations after attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran
Acontecimientos clave
Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations with Iran after protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran following the execution of Nimr al-Nimr.
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies in an agreement announced in Beijing.
Principales incertidumbres
- The extent and durability of the 2023 rapprochement remain uncertain.
- The scope of continuing security cooperation and communication is unclear.