Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Direct flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia resume after a decade

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

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

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.

Iran-Saudi rapprochement benefits region, says reformist Iranian politician

The recent visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Tehran marks a significant step toward normalizing Iran-Saudi relations and stabilizing the region, reformist politician Mohammad Ali Abtahi told IRNA in an exclusive interview.

Iran’s envoy in Riyadh: Saudi defense minister’s visit a sovereign move

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, described the recent visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Iran as a significant diplomatic development, signaling a sovereign-level engagement and a broader regional shift toward dialogue and de-escalation.

Saudi Defense Minister: Cooperation with Iran cornerstone of regional security

The Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, emphasized that engagement with Iran is the foundation of security cooperation in the region, which will lead to further prosperity for the regional countries.

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran ready to share its advancements with Saudi Arabia

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman that Tehran is ready to share them with Riyadh.

President Pezeshkian: Iran, Saudi Arabia can be model for regional cooperation

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshikian says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to expand relations with Saudi Arabia in all fields, including defense sector, and extend bilateral cooperation to other Islamic countries.

Saudi defense minister arrives in Tehran for landmark visit

Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday for talks with senior Iranian officials.

New figures: Iran-Saudi trade sees astonishing 6,483% growth

Iran's non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia skyrocketed by an unprecedented 6,483% in the past 12 months, marking the most dramatic growth among all neighboring countries as the former rivals continue to mend relations, according to official customs data released Friday.

President Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek war, is at highest level of defensive readiness

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that Tehran has never sought war or conflict, adding, however, that the Islamic Republic has no hesitation in defending itself and maintains the highest level of readiness and capability in this regard.

Iranian, Saudi economy ministers discuss bilateral ties

Iran’s economy minister and his Saudi counterpart have discussed economic relations between Tehran and Riyadh on the sidelines of a high-level annual conference on emerging markets.

Saudi Arabia reopens consulate general in Mashhad, northeastern Iran

Saudi Arabia has reopened its consulate general in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

Tehran, Riyadh condemn Netanyahu’s remarks on ‘Palestinian state on Saudi territory’

Iranian and Saudi Foreign Ministers heve strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks suggesting establishment of a “Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia".

Tehran summons Riyadh envoy to protest execution of 6 Iranian nationals

Iran has summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Tehran to strongly protest the execution of six Iranian nationals convicted of drug trafficking in the Kingdom.

Iranian envoy: Region undergoing transformation, new order to emerge with Iran-Saudi collaboration

Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia says Tehran and Riyadh are experiencing a profound transformation in their diplomatic ties, which have been systematically organized over the past year.

Saudi Arabia seeking to enhance ties with Iran before Trump’s return: Report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is urgently looking to strengthen ties with Tehran before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to a report.

Iran’s economy minister to visit Saudi Arabia for annual investment meeting

Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnasser Hemmati is set to travel to Saudi Arabia to attend the 28th annual meeting of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) on Monday.

Tehran, Riyadh announce commitment to China-brokered agreement

Tehran and Riyadh have reaffirmed their commitment to the China-brokered deal and to further consolidation of relations during a meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee.

Cordial relations between Iran, Saudi Arabia to benefit region: Deputy FM

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs has stated that close ties between Tehran and Riyadh would benefit both Middle Eastern countries and the entire West Asia region.

Iran VP praises OIC-Arab League summit, calls for closer relations with Saudi Arabia

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated that the joint summit meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab States in Riyadh led to alignment among Islamic and Arab states and was a great success for Tehran.

Riyadh summit can help stop Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon: Iran’s president to Saudi crown prince

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed confidence that an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League in Riyadh will yield "effective and tangible" outcomes in halting  Israel's aggression in Gaza and Lebanon.

Saudi foreign minister: Iran on Path to de-escalate tensions with Israel

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan announced that Iran is taking steps to restore calm to the region, including through de-escalation with the Israeli regime.

Iran urges UN Security Council to condemn Israel’s acts of aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in a phone conversation with his British counterpart, called on the United Nations Security Council to immediately condemn the Israeli assault against Iran, which he identified as, continuation of the regime’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

FM Araghchi: Iran, Saudi Arabia can bring security, stability to region

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who took a trip to Riyadh, has emphasized that Iran and Saudi Arabia can bring security and stability to the region, but it requires a higher level of political will.

Saudi Crown Prince meets Iran foreign minister in Riyadh, discusses regional developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss developments in the region.

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