Iran-Qatar Relations

Iran FM, Emir of Qatar Hold Talks in Doha

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during his one-day visit to Doha.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Top Omani Officials in Muscat

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, while in Muscat on the first leg of his regional tour, held separate meetings with top Omani officials and discussed regional issues with them on Monday.

Iran FM to Visit Oman, Qatar in Coming Days

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay official visits to Oman and Qatar on Monday and Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesman said.

‘US Worried about Qatar Leaning towards Iran’

An Iranian MP says the US is concerned over Qatar leaning toward Iran amid the ongoing tension in its relations with Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf Arab states.

Qatar to Host Iranian Art Exhibition

An exhibition of Iranian marquetry art is going to be held in Qatar within the next few days.

Iran Opposed to Any Pressure on Its Neighbours: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Qatar’s ambassador underlined Tehran’s opposition to any pressure on its neighbours by any party.

Qatar Can Connect to Outside World through Iran: Analyst

A senior political analyst has highlighted Iran’s geopolitical significance for Qatar, saying Tehran is more useful to Doha than any other regional state.

Iran, Qatar to Expand Economic, Urban Development Ties

Iran and Qatar have signed a number of agreements in different fields including economy and urban development as part of a larger plan to expand bilateral relations.

Qatar’s Emir Praises Iran’s Help amid ‘Cruel Sanctions’

Emir of Qatar expressed gratitude to Iran for supporting the Arab country against the “cruel sanctions” imposed by some of the neighbors, calling for the enhancement of ties with Iran in all fields.

‘Riyadh Fails to Intimidate Doha into Downgrading Ties with Tehran’

A political commentator says Saudi Arabia has failed to intimidate Qatar into severing its newly-shaped relations with Iran, and has no more cards to play to keep Doha from edging closer to Tehran.

‘Qatar Admits Its Mistake by Restoring Ambassador to Iran’

A political commentator says Qatar’s decision to return its ambassador to Tehran amounts to Doha’s admission of the mistake it had made in dealing with Iran last year.

UAE Slams Qatar for Restoring Ties with Iran

The United Arabic Emirates has once again criticized Qatar for deciding to restore full diplomatic ties with Iran by deciding to send its ambassador back to Tehran.

Iran Hails Qatar’s Decision to Restore Ambassador to Tehran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic welcomes Doha’s ‘logical’ and ‘positive’ decision to return its ambassador to Tehran, who had been recalled for certain consultations more than 20 months ago.

Qatar Ambassador to Return to Iran

Qatar is going to send its ambassador back to Iran to resume his diplomatic activities more than 20 months after he was recalled.

Qatar Refuses to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Iranians

While Tehran has remained Doha’s close ally amid the ongoing crisis in the Arab country’s relations with Saudi Arabia and a number of other states, Qatari officials have not included Iran in a list of 80 countries whose citizens can travel to Qatar without obtaining a visa.

Iran, Qatar, Turkey Hold Talks on Joint Transit Route

Officials from Iran, Turkey and Qatar discussed the creation of a joint trade route on the sidelines of President Hassan Rouhani’s swearing-in ceremony in Tehran.

Qatar Detains Iranian Fishermen for 2nd Time in 2 Weeks

An Iranian official says the Qatari coast guards have arrested three fishermen from the Iranian province of Hormuzgan in the second such incident in almost two weeks.

Confrontation with Iran Could Result in Global Crisis: Qatar

A Qatari official says any confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran could lead to crisis at the international level.

Iran Leader’s Aide Blames US for Qatar Crisis

Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the recent diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is part of a plot hatched by the US.

“Riyadh’s Real Nature Revealed to Ankara”

An Iranian lawmaker says the crisis between Qatar and Saudi Arabia has revealed the true nature of Riyadh to Turkey.

Qatar Not to Cut Ties with Iran: Report

Qatari officials have reportedly declared they will not cut their relations with Iran, a precondition set by Saudi Arabia and its allies for normalization of ties with Doha.

Tehran-Doha Ties Beneficial to All Mideast Nations: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic’s policy is based on strengthening relations with Qatar, stressing that “brotherly and friendly” Tehran-Doha ties will be beneficial to regional nations.

Iran’s Aid to Qatar of Humanitarian Nature: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Kuwait says the aid dispatched by Tehran to Doha amid the country’s row with Saudi Arabia and other Arab states is totally humanitarian.

Source Denies Report on Relocation of Hamas Officials to Iran

A source close to the Palestinian resistance rejected a report that claimed officials with the Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, will be moved from Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s President Sends Message to Qatar’s Emir

Qatar’s foreign ministry declared that the country’s emir has received a verbal message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.

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