RECONCILIATION BETWEEN IRAN AND SAUDI ARABIA OR SAUDI "TURN TO THE EAST"

Pashkov Vladimir Anatolyevich

The article is devoted to the history of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which date back to the founding of the Saudi Kingdom. The article examines both individual aspects of mutual relations and the role of world powers in them. The recent reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which were considered sworn enemies since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, and especially the role of China in this process, shows a shift in the South Korean forces in the Middle East in favor of China.

Keywords:Iran, Saudi Arabia, USA. China, diplomatic relations, revolution, Middle East.