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Spokesman: New round of Iran-Saudi talks to be held soon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani says a new round of fence-mending talks between the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia will be held in the near future.

Iraqi president calls for compromise between Iran and Arab countries

Iraqi President Barham Salih has said Baghdad wants compromise between Iran and Arab countries.

Biden disputes Saudi official’s account of meeting with MbS

US President Joe Biden hints the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia was not truthful in his account of the US leader’s meeting with the kingdom’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MbS).

Iranian paper blasts Sadr’s call for unity

Principlist Iranian newspaper Kayhan has slammed Muqtada al-Sadr, the controversial leader of the Sadrist Movement of Iraq, for announcing that he would lead congregational Friday Prayers.

UAE official: Emirates is sending an ambassador to Tehran

A senior diplomatic advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates, says the Persian Gulf country is sending an ambassador to Tehran, ruling out the formation an alliance against any country in the region. Anwar Qargash was speaking at a news conference in Paris.

Iran: US-Israel statement addressed not just to Iran, but all Arab-Muslim states

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warns that a joint US-Israel declaration issued during President Joe Biden’s visit to occupied al-Quds was not just addressed to Iran but to all Muslim and Arab countries, which would have to submit to Tel Aviv’s “military edge.”

Iran: US staunch supporter of Israel as world’s number one child-killer

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the US is supporting Israel as the world's greatest child-killer regime.

Biden’s tour of region insignificant to us: Iran MP

An Iranian parliamentarian has shrugged off US President Joe Biden’s visit to the West Asia region, saying “This trip is not important to us.”

Nasrallah says Biden to push Saudis for increasing oil production

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said US President Joe Biden is visiting the region with the aim of getting Saudi leaders to pump new crude supplies into the world oil market.

Biden’s tour of region to foment sedition, war: Iran official

A senior Iranian diplomat has lambasted US President Joe Biden’s visit to the West Asia region.

Ansarullah: Aggressors dragging feet on implementation of truce in Yemen

The Yemeni Ansarullah movement says countries involved in the military campaign against Yemen are dragging their feet on the implementation of the ceasefire rather than cooperating to enforce the provisions of the truce agreement.

Biden lands in Tel Aviv on first visit to ME as US president

US President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday on his first visit to the Middle East since taking office. The American leader has kicked off the high-stakes trip to the region dominated by efforts to persuade Persian Gulf allies to pump more oil and bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer together.

Report: US mulls lifting weapons sale ban to Saudi Arabia

The administration of US President Joe Biden is discussing the possible lifting of its ban on US sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, but any final decision is expected to hinge on whether Riyadh makes progress toward ending the war in neighboring Yemen, according to four people familiar with the matter.

Biden defends Saudi Arabia trip amid criticism ovor Riyadh rights record

US President Joe Biden has defended his plan to visit Saudi Arabia, saying engagement with Riyadh is paramount for countering “Russia’s aggression,” achieving “greater stability” in the Middle East, and ensuring Washington’s ability to “outcompete China.”

Palestinian and Israeli leaders discuss security ahead of Biden visit

Israeli Prime Ministet Yair Lapid called Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss security issues ahead of next week’s visit by US President Joe Biden to the region. It was the first such a conversation between Abbas and an Israeli leader in several years.

Tehran dismisses as baseless UK claim of Yemen-bound Iranian weapons

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman dismissed a baseless and outdated claim, published by the official website of the UK government, about the seizure of a Yemen-bound cargo of Iranian weapons in January 2022.

White House: US officials discussing air defense capabilities with Arab nations

US officials are discussing air defense capabilities with the Persian Gulf leaders in the face of "a threat from Iran", a White House spokesman says.

Report: Iran, Saudi FMs may ‘visit Baghdad to announce restoration of ties’

An Iraqi paper claims that foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia may travel to Baghdad and announce a resumption of bilateral relations with the completion of a diplomatic process underway on a détente between the two sides.

Egypt offers condolences to Iran over deadly quake

Egypt has expressed condolences to Iran over an earthquake that jolted the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan on Saturday and left five people dead and dozens injured.

US says Israeli shot “likely responsible” for death of Al Jazeera journalist

The US State Department said that independent investigators could “not reach a definitive conclusion” regarding the origin of the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. But it added Israeli military gunfire was “likely responsible” for her death.

Iranian FM: Known enemies trying to disrupt situation in Syria

The Iranian foreign minister has warned that the known enemies of Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are trying to disrupt the situation in the country.

Iraqi FM: Baghdad to host Iran’s talks with Jordan and Egypt

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says Baghdad is going to host talks between Iran and Egypt.

Yemeni leader: US, Zionist lobby stoking war across world

The United States and Zionist lobby groups are pushing their warmongering agenda all across the world and the conflict in Ukraine is the latest example, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement says.

Jordan FM: Arabs seeking good ties with Iran

Jordanian foreign minister says Arab countries want friendly relations with Iran and to achieve the goal, all sides need to remove sources of tensions through a negotiated solution.

Iranian FM: Syria crisis can only be resolved through political means

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said the Syria crisis can only be resolved through political means. Amirabdollahian was speaking in a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday night.

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