Lebanese split along religious Iran lines on views of Saudi Arabia and Iran Favorable view of in Lebanon
Overall, 48% in Lebanon have a favorable view of Saudi Arabia versus 41% who like Iran. However, as is usually the case in Lebanon, opinion is divided among three main religious groups in the country: Christians, Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. An overwhelming number of Sunni Lebanese have a favorable view of Saudi Arabia (82%), while Iran’s favorability among Sunnis sits at 5%. An even greater divide exists among the Lebanese Shia population, with 95% saying they like Iran, while only 3% say the same about Saudi Arabia. Christians in Lebanon tend to have more favorable views of Saudi Arabia (54%) than Iran (29%).
Lebanese split along religious Iran lines  | on views of Saudi Arabia and Iran  | Favorable view of  | among religious groups  | in Lebanon  | Saudi Arabia  | Iran  | (predominantly Sunni)  | (predominantly Shia)  | 82%  | Sunni Muslim  | 5  | 54  | Christian  | 29  | Shia Muslim  | 95  | Source: Spring 2015 Global Attitudes survey  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 