Arab Countries

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on regional governments to seize the chance and embrace Iran's HOPE initiative in order to build a better future for next generations.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the baseless allegations levelled against Tehran in the final statement of the 40th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and his Kuwaiti counterpart Khalid Al-Jarallah have discussed efforts to ease the regional tensions at a meeting in Kuwait.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held key talks with his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi in Tehran.

Two foreign poachers have been arrested at the airport of the Iranian city of Shiraz for the illegal hunting of houbara bustards.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has slammed the “baseless” allegations raised against the Islamic Republic at a session of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2019 in Bahrain.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country has always stressed the importance of dialogue and political negotiations as the only solution to regional problems and issues.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs says there are various signs and indications that some parties from behind the scenes are involved in the differences between Tehran and the Persian Gulf states.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the country has received “good feedbacks” from regional countries after sending them letters on the necessity of regional peace, particularly through the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the formation of a US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf as a sign of Washington’s weakness and lack of international legitimacy.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has confirmed that President Hassan Rouhani has sent a letter to the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) Member States and Iraq.

A political commentator says Saudi Arabia is afraid to start negotiations with Iran.

The recent visits of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have raised the eyebrows in the region, causing observers to wonder what the Russian leader is doing in the Middle East. A senior expert has provided answers to this question.

The recent visits of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have raised the eyebrows in the region, causing observers to wonder what the Russian leader is doing in the Middle East. A senior expert has provided answers to this question.

An Iranian political analyst says as the Saudis cut off relations with Iran, it is Riyadh that should take the first step by reopening its embassy in Tehran and allow Tehran to reopen its embassy in Riyadh.

Iran and some Arab countries of the region can solve their existing tensions through “constructive dialogue and diplomacy”, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have changed their approach towards the Islamic Republic, says Chief of staff of Iranian President Mahmoud Vaezi, adding that the United Arab Emirates has recently struggled to get in touch with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the recent attack on the Iranian tanker SABITI has been carried out by one or more governments based on the information received.

Iran’s foreign minister has, in an article written for the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Rai, called on regional countries to contribute to the implementation of the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE), an initiative put forward by President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran’s neighbouring countries have turned into the new customers of the country’s laboratory services and the Islamic Republic is to facilitate the transfer of domestic laboratory services to these states.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic is prepared to hold talks and settle its disputes with all regional states, including the United Arab Emirates.

The UAE media seem to be outraged by Omani minister responsible for foreign affairs’ announcement that Muscat will consider supporting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s Persian Gulf security plan, known as the “Hormuz Peace Endeavour.”

The governor of the central bank of Iran says many of his counterparts in the region believe the United States’ sanctions are not working anymore.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Iran is a friend of regional nations while Israel is the main enemy of Muslim countries.

The Iranian president says he and his accompanying delegation are to leave for New York with a motto and plan called “Coalition of Hope” and “Hormuz Peace Initiative.”