The Kingdom’s quandary: Saudi Arabia’s “Iran Complex”

Last month, Iran was accused of planning to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States, Adel Al-Jubeir, who is also one of King Abdullah’s closest advisors. As the startling details of the plot have grabbed the world’s attention, this is an opportune time to take a step back and reflect on the dynamics of the bilateral relationship and the reasons as to why Riyadh has long harboured a deep distrust towards Iran.