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This R&D provides information on Saudi-Iranian relations.  Each country views itself as the respective champion of Sunni and Shi’ite interests in the Middle East, thereby putting their interests in conflict in several Middle East hot spots including Yemen, Syria, and Iraq.  The Saudis are also wary of Iran’s nuclear program, sending some signals that they may look into creating a nuclear deterrent.  However, the Saudis have given their tentative approval to the recent Iranian nuclear deal.