Iran to resume flights with Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) says flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia will resume after the issuance of official permits. Jafar Yazarlou,…
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Iran-Saudi deal to strengthen peace, stability in Persian Gulf and beyond: Spokesman
Iran says its enhanced relations with Saudi Arabia can not only help secure the interests of both nations but boost joint cooperation…
China: Iran-Saudi pact key for region to get rid of foreign interference
China has praised an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations after seven years of hostility, saying the pact…
World welcomes Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement as Israel feels ‘blow’ to coalition building
Various countries have welcomed the restoration of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia while former Israeli officials have dubbed the agreement…
Iran says ready to continue fence-mending talks with Saudi Arabia, strike deal
The Islamic Republic is ready for a new round of fence-mending talks with Saudi Arabia in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad,…
Saudi FM says Riyadh trying to find path to dialog with Tehran, ease tensions
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says the kingdom is trying to find a path to dialog with Iran as…
Iran FM says Saudi Arabia not ready to normalize ties with Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein AmirAbdollahian says Tehran is determined to restore relations with Saudi Arabia but it seems Riyadh lacks the required…
Iran reports major jump in exports to Saudi Arabia amid rapprochement
The Iranian customs office (IRICA) has reported a major rise in exports to Saudi Arabia with a recent shipment of steel that…
Iran, Saudi Arabia officials meet in Brazil
Iran’s Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs met with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister in Brazil. Iran’s VP for Parliamentary Affairs Mohammad Hosseini who…
Iran says new round of fence-mending talks with Saudi Arabia possible in Baghdad
The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has suggested that representatives from the Islamic Republic would most likely launch a new round of…
Iran FM says; Riyadh ready to continue negotiations with Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein AmirAbdollahian says that Saudi Arabia is ready to continue negotiations with Iran. AmirAbdollahian who traveled to the Jordanian…
Raisi, Bin Salman likely to meet in Jordan: report
A Lebanese media, citing informed sources, claimed that Iranian and Saudi officials will have an important meeting on the sidelines of the…
Saudi FM: We intend to build positive relationship with our neighbors in Iran
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says his country intends to establish close and friendly relationship with Iran since representatives from both states have…
Iran temporarily suspends talks with Saudi Arabia over rapprochement: Report
Iran has reportedly suspended a fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia, which was slated to be held in Iraq next week…
Saudi Arabia plans fresh round of talks with Iran over rapprochement
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says rapprochement with Iran is possible as the kingdom is planning to schedule a fifth round of direct talks…
Fifth round of Tehran-Riyadh talks to be resumed soon: envoy
An Arabic source quoted the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Iraq as announcing that the fifth round of talks between Iran…
Next round of Tehran-Riyadh talks to bring ‘positive results’, says Iran envoy in Iran
Bilateral talks between Tehran and Riyadh to revive diplomatic ties, brokered by Iraq, have been temporarily suspended due to the transition of…
‘Good signals’ exchanged between Tehran, Riyadh to mend ties: Iran’s top MP
A top Iranian lawmaker says “good signals” have been exchanged between Tehran and Riyadh recently as the two countries are engaged in…
Saudi and Iranian officials held talks to repair relations: Report
Senior Saudi and Iranian officials have held direct talks in a bid to repair relations between the two regional rivals, four years…
Iran’s envoy urges world community to hold Saudi accountable for hidden nuclear activities
Iran has called on the international community to press Saudi Arabia to immediately implement the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements of the International Atomic…
Saudi Arabia dragging feet on Hajj issue: Iran
Iran Front Page – Iran has expressed its objection over Saudi Arabia’s “contradictory” behaviour and “foot-dragging” with regards to the Hajj issue.…
Iran open for talks with Saudis: Spokesman
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Tehran would embrace dialogue with Riyadh to clear up misunderstandings, saying such talks do…
Airline employees in Jeddah repatriated with Iranian flight
Tasnim – The spokesperson for Iran’s administration said an Iranian airplane recently flew to Saudi Arabia to take back the employees of…
US makes decisions for Saudi leaders: Kharrazi
MNA – The Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, Kamal Kharrazi, says while Iran has always been ready to hold…
Envoy elaborates on content of last message Martyr Soleimani was carrying
MNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi, on Tuesday, elaborated on the content of the last message Martyr Lt. Gen. Soleimani…
Iran’s Zarif hits back at Saudi Arabia’s Jubeir over ‘Normal Country’ comments
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hit back at Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, and said…
How Gen. Soleimani’s assassination could affect Iran-Saudi ties
Al-Monitor | Saeid Jafari: There is little doubt that the recent US assassination of powerful Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani in Iraq was good…
Saudi and Iranian FMs express readiness for dialogue
Radio Farda – Saudi Arabian and Iranian foreign minister have made statements saying they are ready for a dialogue and reduction of…
Iran ready for negotiations with Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf states: FM Zarif
Press TV – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia and…
Saudi Arabia considering improvement of relations with Iran
Radio Farda – Saudi Arabia may be mulling the idea of improving in relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and other…
Iran Hajj official off to Saudi Arabia for talks on major Hajj ritual
IRNA – Head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Ali-Reza Rashidian left for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to hold talks with Saudi officials…
Iran to resume Umrah Hajj if Saudis meet conditions
MNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian has expressed Iran’s readiness to resume Umrah Hajj for Iranian…
Iran says open to talks with Saudi Arabia
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry described a call from Riyadh for talks with Tehran as a “positive signal”, saying the Islamic Republic…
Riyadh ready for ‘diplomatic engagement’ with Tehran: Saudi UN envoy
MNA – Saudi envoy to the United Nations Abdullah al-Muallemi has said that his country seeks ‘diplomatic interactions’ with Iran, claiming that…
Sending Umrah pilgrims to resume if Saudis accept Iran’s conditions: Official
Tasnim – The deputy head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said the dispatching of nationals to Saudi Arabia’s holy cities for…
Iraqi PM plans to bring Iran, S Arabia closer to each other during Tehran visit
MNA – An Iraqi source said that the Iraqi PM will try to bring Iran and Saudi Arabia’s viewpoints closer to each…
Pak PM offers mediation between Iran, Saudi Arabia
IRNA – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says his country is ready to play its role in mediating between Iran, Saudi Arabia…
Iranian official leaves for Saudi Arabia to discuss next year Hajj
Tasnim – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization started an official visit to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with senior…
Iran holds no resentment towards Saudis: analyst
MNA – A political analyst has rejected the idea that Iran is an enemy of all Saudis and by extension all Sunnis.…
Concern over UK-based Iranian TV channel’s links to Saudi Arabia
The Guardian | Saeed Kamali Dehghan: A UK-based Iranian TV station is being funded through a secretive offshore entity and a company…