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Saudi Arabia and Iran

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Iran-Saudi Tensions: A Historical Perspective

This chapter examines the fraught relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia, focusing on Khomeini's efforts to assert Iranian influence over Sunni-majority regions. It provides historical context on sectarian divisions, the rise of the House of Saud, and the impact of British agreements during World War I on regional power dynamics.

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