Iran-Kuwait Relations

Iran’s foreign minister visiting Bahrain, Kuwait within hours: Spokesperson

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is going to visit Bahrain and Kuwait on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated at a weekly press conference.

Envoy: Kuwait to transfer 22 prisoners to Iran

Iran’s Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Tootoonchi says the Iranian government has convinced the Kuwaiti side to let 22 Iranian nationals jailed in  the Arab sheikhdom be transferred to their country to serve the remainder of their prison term.

Iran issues fresh warning against Kuwait over Arash gas field row

Iran says it believes in ‘integrated and joint’ extraction with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia from the disputed Arash gas field in the Persian Gulf, warning Tehran will start drilling in the field if Kuwait does so.

Iran president holds phone call with Kuwait’s new emir

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephone conversation with the new Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, expressing hope that relations between the two countries would expand further under his rule.

Iran says supports Kuwait under new Emir                                       

The Iranian Foreign Minister has thrown Tehran's support behind Kuwait under the new Kuwaiti Emir.

Iran stands firm on Arash gas field share in Persian Gulf

Iran’s oil minister, Mohammad Javad Owji reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to its share in the Arash gas field in the Persian Gulf, vowing not to exceed the agreed-upon production levels.

Disputed gas field with Kuwait can be settled through peaceful means: Iranian diplomat

Iran believes a dispute with neighboring Kuwait surrounding a gas field in the Persian Gulf is not a big problem as Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior aide to the Iranian foreign minister says, adding the issue can be resolved given the good relations between the two countries.

Iran says “not to budge an inch” on own rights in Persian Gulf gas field

Referring to Iran's joint oil and gas fields with the neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian Minister of Petroleum stressed: "We will not budge an inch on Iran's exploitation rights in the Arash gas field."

Tehran: Iran to pursue own rights, interests in Arash gas field

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran always supports the amicable settlement of border and maritime disputes, including those over the Persian Gulf Arash gas field with its neighbors.

Iran calls for demarcation, exploitation of Persian Gulf gas field

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has called for the demarcation and exploitation of the Arash gas field, falling in the neutral zone between Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf.

Kuwait welcomes Iran’s initiative of boosting ties with regional states

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has appreciated Iran’s initiative of boosting ties with regional and neighboring counties.

Envoy: Iranian FM to visit Kuwait in coming weeks for talks 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian reportedly plans to travel to Kuwait for talks with the country’s officials.

Iran officially invites Kuwait for renewed talks on disputed gas field: Envoy

Iran’s Ambassador to Kuwait says Tehran has officially invited the Arab neighbor to resume negotiations on the dispute over the joint Arash natural gas field in the Persian Gulf.

Raisi hails Kuwait’s stance on regional conspiracies as “conscious”

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has described Kuwait’s stance on regional conspiracies as conscious. He made the comment in a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah.

Iran says ready to resume talks with Kuwait on disputed Persian Gulf gas field

A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran is ready to resume negotiations with Kuwait on the disputed Arash natural gas field in the Persian Gulf, praising “positive” relations between the two neighbors.

Kuwait says ready for legal talks with Iran over common gas field

The Kuwaiti foreign minister has voiced Kuwait’s readiness for the resumption of legal talks with Iran over the common gas fields in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian, Kuwaiti diplomats discuss bilateral ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri has met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah in Kuwait on Thursday and discussed bilateral ties and the latest regional and international developments.

Kuwaiti FM congratulates Iran’s Amir Abdollahian

Kuwait’s top diplomat Dr. Ahmed Nasser al-Mohammed Al-Sabah has congratulated Hossein Amir Abdollahian on his appointment as Iran’s new Foreign Minister.

Raisi to Boost Iran’s Ties with Neighbours, Zarif Tells Kuwaiti FM

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a meeting in Tehran, discussed bilateral ties as well as the latest situation of the region and other issues of mutual interest.

Iran, Kuwait Discuss Latest Status of Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Libya

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart in the Turkish city of Antalya on bilateral and regional issues.

Zarif Says Tour of Arab States amid Vienna Talks Shows Iran Highly Values Neighbours

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah.

Tehran, Kuwait Enjoy What It Takes to Promote Level of Ties: Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Nasser al-Sabah during his visit to the Arab country.

Iran FM to Visit Kuwait in Previously Unannounced Trip

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Kuwait on Thursday, April 29, 2021, to hold talks with senior Kuwaiti officials.

Iran’s President Congratulates Kuwait on National Day

The Iranian president has congratulated Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on the the Arab country’s National Day.

Iran Hails Kuwait’s Push for Persian Gulf Compromise

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has praised Kuwait’s efforts to establish compromise and understanding among the Persian Gulf states.

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