Soleimani was to deliver Tehran’s reply to Saudi de-escalation letter when assassinated: Iraqi PM
Press TV – Iraq’s Caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has said that Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani was set to deliver Tehran’s reply to an…
Tag Archives: Iran-Saudi Arabia tensions
Saudi Arabia has no option but to normalize ties with Iran: Amir-Abdollahian
MNA – Iranian Parliament speaker’s special adviser on international affairs voiced his belief that Saudi Arabia has no other choice than returning…
Iran has no problem renewing relations with Saudi Arabia: Pres. Rouhani
MNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran has no problem in developing relations with neighboring countries and renewing relations with…
Saudi Arabia says Iran being ‘deceptive’ on nuclear programme
Reuters – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday said Iran was being “deceptive and evasive” about its nuclear programme and accused it of…
Iran’s Rouhani offers to talk with Saudi, Bahraini leaders
Al-Monitor – Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei has confirmed that President Hassan Rouhani has sent letters to the Saudi and Bahraini kings…
Kuwait conveyed messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain: official
Reuters – Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister Khaled al-Jarallah said on Tuesday that Kuwait conveyed messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain…
Iran, Saudi Arabia and the ‘Trump variable’
Al-Monitor | Saeid Jafari: An attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil facilities Sept. 14 and the subsequent brief slide in Saudi crude…
The Saudi oil attack: Geo-political theatrics
Global Research – The Opening Scene The 14th September 2019 attack which had caused significant damage to Saudi based Aramco Oil plants in…
Pakistan’s diplomacy unlikely to work with Tehran, Riyadh
Al-Monitor | Hamed A. Kermani: In pursuit of peace building, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had a hectic week visiting Tehran and…
Saudi minister says maximum pressure only way to get Iran to negotiate
Reuters – A senior Saudi official said on Thursday that a policy of appeasement would not work with Iran and that the…
Pakistan hopes to ease hostility between Iran, Saudis
Al-Monitor | Sabena Siddiqui: Acting as a facilitator, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan recently paid a visit to Tehran and then Riyadh…
Zarif says ready to visit Riyadh for settling differences
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his readiness for meeting Saudi officials and solving the disputes through dialogue. Zarif told Almasirah on…
Senior MP: Resolving regional disputes possible in absence of Israel, US interference
FNA – Meddling by the trans-regional powers and their regional allies is the main obstacle to the resolution of problems and crises…
Dialog, diplomacy can solve tensions between Iran, some Arab countries: Qatar
Press TV – Qatar says Iran and some Arab countries can solve their existing tensions through “constructive dialog and diplomacy.” “The tension…
Iran, Saudis ‘willing to pursue diplomacy,’ Pakistan says after PM Khan’s trips
RT – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Iran and Saudi Arabia have indicated a willingness to pursue diplomacy to…
Mediation won’t solve Iran-Saudi Arabia issues: MP
MNA – A member of Parliament’s national security commission said while Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia are welcome,…
US root cause of Iran-Saudi Arabia conflict: Parliament speaker
Press TV – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the United States is the root cause of Iran-Saudi Arabia conflicts, slamming Washington…
Tehran, Riyadh’s steps to de-escalate tensions
MNA – Past tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia in recent days have been replaced by positive signals for engagement and negotiation;…
PM Imran’s Tehran visit a precursor to peace in Persian Gulf: Advisor
IRNA — Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Sunday that Prime Minister…
Saudi Arabia’s bid for Middle Eastern supremacy isn’t going quite as planned
The National Interest | Mohammed Ayoob: A series of missteps has undermined the Kingdom when it can least afford it. In 680…
Saudi Arabia says it is not behind Iranian tanker struck in Red Sea
Reuters – A Saudi minister said on Sunday that Riyadh was not behind a suspected strike against an Iranian-owned oil tanker in…
Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
Deutsche Welle – As Islamabad is becoming increasingly wary of an escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran…
President Rouhani in a press conference with Pakistani PM: Any goodwill to be responded with goodwil
President.ir – Speaking in a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, President stressed that Tehran and Islamabad both share…
Pakistan’s Khan says he will try to facilitate Iran-Saudi talks
Reuters – Pakistan will do its utmost to enable talks between arch regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran…
Iran ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, with or without mediation: Foreign ministry
Press TV – The spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country is prepared to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, with or…
Pakistani PM arrives in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials
Press TV – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials amid heightened tensions…
Iran hails efforts to mediate talks with Saudis ahead of Imran Khan visit
Press TV – Iran’s foreign minister says the country welcomes efforts by intermediaries to arrange talks with Saudi Arabia, including those by Pakistani…
Pakistan PM heading to Iran after US mediation request
Reuters – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is heading for Tehran, two government officials said on Friday, weeks after the United States…
Pakistan says Khan could visit Saudi, Iran, after US mediation request
Reuters – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to visit Saudi Arabia and Iran, the foreign office in Islamabad said on…
Iranian official welcomes Saudi bid to end Yemen war
Tasnim – Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi said Tehran would welcome Saudi Arabia’s “positive step” in pursuing a way to…
Pakistan PM to visit Tehran, Riyadh
MNA – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will travel to Iran and Suadi Arabia in near future, reported Pakistani media. Imran Khan,…
Iran foreign minister says ready to talk with Saudis if they stop ‘killing people’
Reuters – Iran’s foreign minister was quoted on Tuesday as signaling his country would be willing to sit down to discuss regional…
Saudi Government opts for deescalation with Iran
IRNA – Former Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Nosratollah Tajik said on Monday that Saudi Government opted for deescalation with Iran though they…
Iran to welcome Saudi policy change if it understands buying arms can’t guarantee security: Zarif
Press TV – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will welcome Saudi Arabia’s change of policy “with open arms” if it comes…
Iran welcomes Saudi signals for de-escalation
Al-Monitor – Iranian officials say Riyadh has been reaching out to mediators to convey readiness for talks with Tehran. “Some states have…
Saudi Arabia gives Iraq ‘Green Light’ for talks with Iran: Report
Tasnim – Saudi Arabia has given a green light to Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to arrange a meeting with Iran…
Saudi Prince backs away from military clash with Iran
The Wall Street Journal | Jared Malsin and Summer Said: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has edged away from a…
Iran’s Larijani welcomes Saudi Crown Prince desire for talks
Tasnim – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday he welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s willingness to resolve issues…
Saudi Arabia has sent messages to Iran’s president: Iran government spokesman
Reuters – Saudi Arabia has sent messages to Iran’s president through the leaders of other countries, a spokesman for Tehran’s government said…
Saudi crown prince: War with Iran will lead to ‘total collapse of global economy’
Press TV – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) has warned that a war with Iran would entail a “total collapse of the…