Yemen strikes are test of youthful Saudi defence minister
As Saudi jets pummelled Houthi rebel targets around the Yemeni capital Sana’a, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud was co-ordinating the strikes from the…
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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…
On the road to a nuclear Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia are on diverging paths
Saudi Arabia and Israel are equally threatened by a nuclear deal with Iran. Which of their approaches to influencing U.S. decision makers…
Iran optimistic it can improve ties with Saudi Arabia: envoy
BEIRUT: Iran is optimistic it can improve relations with regional foe Saudi Arabia, Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Fathali said Wednesday, adding that the two countries have…
Transfer of power to 3rd generation is Saudi Arabia’s main challenge
An expert in Saudi affairs has said that a bleak future lies ahead for Saudi Arabia and Iran-Saudi relations are not expected…
Kuwait arrests online activist for anti-Saudi posts
Kuwait authorities have arrested several online activists who posted remarks considered offensive to Saudi Arabia’s late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 29
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has…
Saudi-Iran relations to remain unchanged
Under the new Saudi king, relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are expected to remain unchanged as their rivalry in the Middle…
White House says anti-IS fight high on Obama-Salman meeting agenda
On Tuesday, Obama arrived to Saudi Arabia to pay respects to the legacy of the late King Abdullah and to touch base…
Iran daily: Government seizes moment for diplomacy with Saudi Arabia
Using the catalyst of the death of Saudi King Abdullah, Iran’s Rouhani Government has made a diplomatic move for engagement with Riyadh.…
Iran FM in rare Saudi visit after king’s death
RIYADH (AFP) — Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for a rare visit to the regional rival, bringing condolences…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 24
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has…
Zarif off to Riyadh for King Abdullah commemoration
Tehran, Jan 24, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif departed Switzerland for Saudi Arabia on Saturday morning to attend commemoration…
Iran daily: FM Zarif has nuclear talks with Kerry, Then warns US about new sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met US Secretary of State John Kerry in Davos, Switzerland, and then warned Washington against any…
Iran, Jordan, Israel join Saudis in mourning Abdullah
Friends and foes are sending condolences to Saudi Arabia after the kingdom’s monarch died Friday. Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the king’s brother,…
Zarif to take part in King Abdullah ceremony
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif would take part in the official ceremony to be held following death of Saudi…
Iran news round up – January 23, 2015
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analyst…
New Saudi king seeks unity among Arab, Islamic nations
As Saudis mourned the death of King Abdullah and world leaders paid their respects, newly enthroned King Salman pledged Friday to continue…
Oil climbs as Saudi king’s death spurs policy speculation
Oil rose after the death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the biggest producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Futures rallied as much…
Iran’s Rouhani offer condolences on Saudi King’s death
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a condolence message to Riyadh on Friday over death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz…
Iran condoles death of Saudi King Abdullah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday expressed condolences to the Saudi Arabian government and nation on death of King Abdullah…
Salman bin Abdulaziz declared Saudi Arabia’s king
Salman bin Abdulaziz has become Saudi Arabia’s king and Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was declared the Crown Prince after king Abdullah bin…
Saudi King Abdullah passes away
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has passed away, the Royal Court said in a statement early on Friday. Prince Salman bin…