Most of the threats facing Saudi Arabia have been coming from the east, driving the Kingdom to develop alliances and counter policies. This is what makes Saudi Arabia’s recent counterintuitive rapprochement with Iran one of its most important diplomatic displays. It has taken one step toward Iran, with Chinese sponsorship, while another step with the United States is still being negotiated. With such bold steps rearranging relations with an old ally, the United States, what is the future of the fresh relation with Tehran?