Factors of divergence between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf region on the horizon of new cooperation

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia, as two important players in the geopolitical region of the Persian Gulf, have capacities for regional action with an impact on global equations, which is why the two countries need to review their relations and show the necessary seriousness to benefit from the transition conditions. to provide for their national goals. Since geopolitical factors can be considered a basis for competition or confrontation, this research was chosen with the aim of determining the factors of divergence between the two countries. Descriptive research method is an applied analysis. In order to carry out the research, by conducting theoretical geopolitical studies of the countries of Saudi Arabia and Iran, questionnaires were prepared in two stages and presented to the statistical population of 36 people (in full) and after receiving opinions, data processing was done. In the statistical analysis of frequency distribution tables, one-sample Student's t-test and mean test were used, and based on this, 20 factors were used to answer the research question based on the theories of balance of power and conflict and based on macro political, economic, technological, natural and military geopolitical factors. Two countries in the Persian Gulf area in the form of research literature, which finally after analyzing the collected data in order of priority, political macro factor with seven sub-factors, military with four natural sub-factors with three sub-factors, technological with two sub-factors and economic with five The sub-factor was identified as one of the most important factors causing