Iran resumes exports to Saudi Arabia after one-year hiatus
Iran and Saudi Arabia have resumed trade after a year of zero exchanges, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) says.…
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S. Arabia, Emirates seeking improvement of political ties with Iran: MP
MNA – Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mojtaba Zonnour said after downing of US drone in Persian…
China replaces Saudi shrimp with Iranian shipments
Press TV – China has banned imports of shrimp from Saudi Arabia and granted market access to 40 exporters from Iran, a…
Saudis’ Good treatment of Iranian pilgrims may lead to thaw in ties: MP
Tasnim – The chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission hailed Saudis’ good behavior toward Iranian Hajj pilgrims…
Iran welcomes neighbors leaving B-Team: Zarif
MNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Mon. that B-team is shrinking in members, adding that Iran welcomes neighboring countries leaving…
Saudi Arabia welcomes Iran’s condition for resuming Umrah Hajj
MNA – Saudi Arabia Hajj minister has welcomed Iran’s condition for resuming Umrah Hajj for Iranian pilgrims, promising to personally pursue the…
S Arabi’s policies isolated country in Islamic world, region: Vaezi
MNA – In reaction to the remarks made by Saudi Ambassador in the UN, the Chief of Staff of Iranian president Mahmoud…
Saudi Arabia taking Iranian oil tanker ‘hostage’
Press TV – Iranian officials have warned Saudi Arabia against holding an oil tanker “hostage,” describing it as an “illegal seizure” and…
Iraq to convey Iran’s offer of nonaggression pact to gulf states – Diplomat
Sputnik – The Iraqi authorities are going to convey Tehran’s proposal to conclude a nonaggression pact to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Iraqi…
Saudi Arabia, UAE overstating oil production capacity amid Washington’s anti-Iran sanctions: Zangeneh
Press TV – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has accused Saudi Arabia and the UAE of exaggerating their ability to replace the country’s oil in the…
Rouhani warns UAE, Saudi Arabia
MNA – Criticizing the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s move against Iran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said these two countries owe their existence…
Iran seeks good-neighborly ties with neighbors: FM
IRNA – Iran seeks good-neighborly relations and de-escalation of tensions with all neighboring countries, Iranian foreign minister said. On the contrary to…
Iran, Saudi Arabia sign MoU on next year major Hajj
IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for sending Iranian pilgrims…
Saudi source: Reconciliation with Iran possible if sanctions imposed
Press TV – As global pressure mounts on Saudi Arabia to hold the kingdom responsible over the fate of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi,…
Hajj diplomacy can cement Tehran-Riyadh ties: Senior official
IRNA – Iran and Saudi Arabia are great nations in the region and can cope with common concerns with negotiations, said the…
Iran seeking rise in Hajj quota
Tasnim – Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Hamid Mohammadi said the country has sought an increased quota for the 2018…
Iran’s expectations fulfilled in Hajj, official says
Tasnim– An Iranian official expressed satisfaction with the “dignified” presence of the country’s nationals in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia,…
Saudi Arabia and Turkey may be ready to mend fences with Tehran
Iranian Diplomacy- It was said that despite their common approaches in major political issues, and close economic ties, Tehran and Ankara had…
Tehran, Riyadh send Israel key message through body language
IFP – Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers shook hands on the sidelines of the OIC’s extraordinary meeting in Turkey in a move…
Tehran-Riyadh cooperation can resolve regional crises: FM
IRNA – Iran and Saudi Arabia can help resolution of the crises in the region through cooperation, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif…
Iran, S. Arabia finalizing talks on annual Hajj: official
IRNA — Supreme Leader’s representative in Hajj and pilgrimage affairs Hojjatoleslam Ali Ghazi Asgar said on Monday that talks between Iran and…
Iran welcomes China’s offer to help settle Tehran-Riyadh differences
Press TV- Iran has welcomed a Chinese offer to play a mediatory role and help settle the differences between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which…
Saudis should ‘take initiative’ to defuse tensions with Iran, Rouhani tells France 24
In an interview Thursday with FRANCE 24, Le Monde and France Culture, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said restoring diplomatic ties between Iran…
Iran diplomats to return from Saudi Arabia with respect
Tehran, Jan 4, IRNA – Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry announced here Monday that the Iranian diplomats will be transported with respect…
Saudi Arabia severs ties with Iran: Foreign minister
Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir announced Sunday that Saudi Arabia was severing diplomatic ties with Iran after demonstrators stormed its Tehran embassy to…
Iran accuses Saudi of promoting poverty, terrorism
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused archrival Saudi Arabia Sunday of promoting poverty and terrorism by continuing to bomb…
Saudi FM softens tone in dealing with Iran
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir has said that his country is seeking to have friendly ties with Iran, in a dramatic change…
Russia FM calls for improved Iran-Saudi relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has emphasized the need for improvement of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, saying such rapprochement could…
Saudi Arabia must end claims against Tehran: Foreign Ministry
Iran has criticized claims by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir against Tehran, saying regional countries, in particular Saudi Arabia, should stop policies that…
What do Zarif’s regional trips signify? Will his plan bring Saudi Arabia to the negotiating table?
Khabaronline, a news website, praises the astute statesmanship of Iran’s Foreign Ministry for helping the country refrain from fuelling tensions with Saudi…
Deputy FM off to Saudi Arabia
Tehran, June 15, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian departed for Saudi Arabia on Monday. Amir-Abdollahian…
Zarif felicitates new Saudi FM
Tehran, April 30, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a congratulatory message on Thursday to the Saudi Foreign Minister Adel…
Saudi chargé d’affaires summoned over Riyadh’s anti-Iran comments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Saudi Arabia’s charge d’affaires to voice Tehran’s protest at recent comments made by a…
Saudi Arabia welcomes Iran nuclear deal, seeks region free of WMD: statement
(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet said on Monday it welcomed an interim deal between Iran and world powers over Iran’s disputed nuclear…
Iran says could cooperate with Saudi to solve Yemen crisis
(Reuters) – Iran wants all parties in Yemen to return to calm and dialogue, Tehran’s deputy foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Tuesday, adding the…
Arab states call for an end to Iran’s intrusions
State held the 134th session of the GCC Ministerial Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The kingdom’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Saud…
Saudi Arabia prepares for Iran nuclear deal
Saudi Arabia is quietly preparing for an international nuclear agreement with Iran that it fears will rehabilitate its Shiite Persian rival. King Salman…
Rafsanjani: Saudi-Iran cooperation can fix regional issues
Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, head of Iran’s Expediency Council, has said that to resolve many of the issues plaguing the Middle East, there needs…
Iran’s coverage: Iran, Saudi Arabia can help battle terrorism, Amirabdollahian says
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Tehran, Riyadh optimistic on ties prospects: Deputy FM Visiting Deputy Foreign Minister…
Tehran, Riyadh optimistic on ties prospects: Deputy FM
Baghdad, Feb 17, IRNA – Visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran for Arab-African Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that Iran has…