Normalization of Iran–Saudi Arabia Relations: Perspectives and Strategies for Strengthening and Stabilizing

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Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics University of Isfahan

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: What factors have contributed to increasing Saudi Arabia's willingness to normalize relations with Iran? What is the outlook and what strategies are in place to maintain and strengthen it,, study argues that a combination of three variables- uncertainty due to shifts in the international order, domestic policy considerations of the new Saudi government (s preserving the political system under the new leadership, diversifying the economy, and strengthening social support for emerging populations), and the pragmatism of the new Saudi leadership - has favoured the adoption of a strategic hedging approach to foreign policy. An important pillar of this strategy was the de-escalation of tensions and the normalization of relations with Iran. The research findings also suggest that the normalization process between Iran and Saudi Arabia is still in its infancy and its long-term sustainability requires the building of trust- or at least the application of a constructive conflict resolution model- while managing the impact of internal and external shocks

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Iranian Journal of Public Policy

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Available Online from 16 November 2025

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