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Saudi deputy foreign minister visits Tehran for bilateral and regional talks

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that the Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Saud bin Mohammed Al-Sati, has traveled to Tehran as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations between the two countries.
Foreign Policy

Iranian editor criticizes President Pezeshkian over letter to Saudi crown prince; foreign ministry denies mediation claims

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A public dispute has emerged in Tehran after the editor-in-chief of the principlist daily Kayhan, Hossein Shariatmadari, sharply criticized President Massoud Pezeshkian over a recent letter sent to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Foreign Policy

Strong Iran-Saudi ties bring positive regional, global impact: Deputy FM

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Iran’s deputy foreign minister for international and legal affairs has stressed the strategic importance of the renewed relationship with Saudi Arabia, saying that growing cordial relations between Tehran and Riyadh are not just beneficial bilaterally but are a powerful force for regional stability and global peace and security.
Security

Top military advisor says Iran should join Saudi-Pakistan defense pact for regional cooperation

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A senior Iranian military advisor to the Leader has called for Iran to consider joining a recently signed defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, describing the move as a positive step toward regional security cooperation.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President congratulates Saudi King, Crown Prince on National Day

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended congratulations to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi people on the Kingdom’s National Day.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s security chief meets MbS in Riyadh

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Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss bilateral ties as well as regional developments.
Foreign Policy

Iran president stresses Saudi Arabia’s role in fostering Islamic unity

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the crucial responsibility of major Muslim countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, in strengthening unity among Islamic nations.
Foreign Policy

Envoy: Tehran-Riyadh committed to end regional polarization

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Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati has said that security talks between Tehran and Riyadh are ongoing, noting that the two nations are mutually determined to end regional polarization.
Foreign Policy

Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss regional developments, Gaza crisis

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan have discussed regional and international developments during a telephone conversation.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM calls for collective regional action against Israeli aggression

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, called for a united regional stance in the face of the Israeli aggressive and expansionist policy.
Foreign Policy

Saudi Crown Prince MBS: Israel trying to drag US into war with Iran

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says that Israel is focusing all its efforts on escalating tensions in order to draw the US into a conflict with Iran, however, the wise and measured response of the Islamic Republic will deny them that opportunity.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: Iran determined to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia

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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to further enhance friendly and brotherly ties with all Islamic countries, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Policy

Iran denies Reuters’ claim regarding Saudi King’s message

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The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs explicitly denied Reuters' recent claim about the Saudi king’s message to Iran regarding indirect Tehran-Washington negotiations.
Foreign Policy

Iranian diplomat confirms release of cleric detained in Saudi Arabia; domestic calls for prosecution emerge

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Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, confirmed on Thursday that Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian and another Iranian national detained in the kingdom have been released and returned to Tehran.
Religion

Saudi interior minister hails positive ties with Iran in Hajj talks

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Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif expressed satisfaction with the current state of Iran-Saudi relations, stating that the positive ties between the two countries benefit both the region and the broader Islamic world.
Religion

Iranian cleric Ghasemian released from Saudi custody

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Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, reportedly close to principlist politician Saeed Jalili, has been released from detention in Saudi Arabia following efforts by Iran’s consulate.
Foreign Policy

Iran VP urges restraint following cleric’s  controversial video about Saudi Arabia

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Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has called for restraint and responsibility from public figures after a controversial video led to the arrest of an Iranian cleric in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM responds to cleric row during Hajj, backs Muslim unity, Saudi ties

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In a subtle but pointed response to the controversy surrounding Iranian cleric Gholamreza Qasemian, who was arrested during Hajj pilgrimage following criticism of Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran’s unwavering commitment to Muslim unity and regional diplomacy.
Views

Daily warns: Glorifying cleric Qasemian jeopardizes national interests, Iran-Saudi ties

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Iranian daily Khorasan has issued a sharp editorial warning against efforts to portray cleric Gholamreza Qasemian as a national hero, calling such moves a threat to Iran’s diplomatic standing and national interests.
Religion

Iranian MP urges legal action against cleric Ghasemian over remarks in Saudi Arabia

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Mohammad-Mehdi Shahriari, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has called for legal proceedings against cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian following his controversial remarks in Saudi Arabia, which many view as diplomatically damaging.
Foreign Policy

Iran envoy to Riyadh issues veiled response to cleric arrest in Saudi Arabia

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Iran’s Ambassador to Riyadh, Alireza Enayati, appeared to indirectly address the recent detention of cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian in Saudi Arabia, calling for mutual respect and appropriate conduct during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Foreign Policy

Iran-Saudi model: Zarif calls for regional cooperation in ‘post-polar world’

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Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has pointed to the recent Iran-Saudi rapprochement as a model for future cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Transportation

More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran: Official

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A Saudi aviation official has announced that additional Saudi airlines will soon begin flights to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after the first Saudi flight landed in the Iranian capital following diplomatic rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.
Transportation

Direct flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia resume after a decade

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Direct flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia have officially resumed, marking a significant development in bilateral aviation ties after nearly a decade.
Local

Iranian state media’s controversial broadcast draws criticism amid diplomatic thaw with Saudi Arabia

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The recent broadcast of inflammatory content by Iran's state broadcaster IRIB during Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman's visit to Tehran has sparked intense debate about media responsibility during sensitive diplomatic periods.
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