Yzd Khalifa
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I think the sanctions have very little to do with KSA. Even though KSA encouraged them, it is all about what Israel and by extension USA want. KSA helped ease the oil problem by providing more oil to compensate for Iran, but either way sanctions would have come.
It's deep hatred on both sides. Saudi king doesn't want Iran interfering in Arab affairs and Iranian leaders want to increase our sphere of influence in the region. The main battle ground right now is Syria, whichever side wins that civil war will be in the superior position.
The Saudi King doesn't pick and choose who likes or not friend, same goes with the supreme leader. As for the sanctions, back in 08 KSA voted against them in the UN, because we knew that the sanctions will affect the Iranian people more than the government itself.
Other than that; the tension isn't solely based on the so-called sphere of influence, but a Sunni vs Shia BS. Both of our religious establishments are intolerant, I don't think you're blind to see it.