Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Iran Welcomes Any Peace Plan Ending Yemen Plight: Foreign Ministry

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the country welcomes any peace initiative focused on ending the six-year war on Yemen and lifts the inhumane economic siege imposed against the impoverished country.

Tehran Denies Iraqi Ship Hijacked in Iranian Waters

Director General of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has dismissed media reports that an Iraqi ship has been hijacked in the Iranian waters.

Iran Condemns GCC’s Statement, Urges Council Not to Be Swayed by Riyadh

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned a statement issued at the 147th foreign ministerial meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Iran Raps Saudi Arabia for Using Muslims’ Money to Kill Yemenis

A senior Iranian official has criticized Saudi Arabia for spending Muslims’ money on purchasing weapons and killing the Muslim people of Yemen.

Iran’s Leader Rebukes US for Double Standards on Human Rights

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States claims to be an advocate of human rights while it blatantly supports the Saudi murderers of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was dismembered with a bone saw.

Iran Rejects Arab Quartet’s ‘Provocative’ Statement, ‘Baseless’ Claims

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman categorically rejected the unfounded allegations brought against Iran in a statement issued at a fake quadrilateral committee of the Arab League.

Iran Ready for Dialogue with All Regional Countries: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is prepared to sit for talks with all countries in the region in order to settle regional problems and issues.

Iran Says Will Press Saudi Arabia’s Hand If Extended

The Iranian foreign minister says Iran is prepared to press Saudi Arabia’s hand if the kingdom extends it to Tehran.

Cessation of US Arms Sales to Riyadh Could Help Settle Yemen Crisis: Iran  

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the US decision to stop supporting the Saudi war on Yemen may help settle the conflict.

Iran Objects to Saudi Participation in Disarmament Conference

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Office at Geneva denounced the “destructive” presence of Saudi Arabia as an observer in the Conference on Disarmament (CD), pointing to the kingdom’s dark record of military aggression against Yemeni civilians.

All 9/11 Terrorists Came from Pompeo’s Favourite Mideast Destinations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed his American counterpart’s “lies” about Iran’s links to Al-Qaeda terrorists, saying all the September 11 terrorists hailed from the US’ Arab allies in the Middle East, not from Iran.

Iran Condemns ‘Unfounded’ Accusations Raised in GCC Statement

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman condemned unfounded and hackneyed accusations levelled against Tehran in the text of a statement issued at a meeting of heads of state of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Zarif Hails Qatar’s Resistance, Urges Concerted Action for Strong Region

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lauded Qatar for its brave struggle against extortion following restoration of ties between four Arab states and Doha after years, calling on the Arab neighbours to take Iran’s offer for a strong region.

Iran Says Rapprochement Possible If Saudi Arabia Changes Tack

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says a détente and rapprochement is possible between Tehran and Riyadh if Saudi Arabia gives up its wrong approach.

Iran Condemns Yemen Airport Blasts

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned explosions which hit an airport in Yemen’s southern city of Aden, and expressed condolences to the families of victims.

Iran Raps Any Move against Maritime Security after Jeddah Tanker Blast

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced any threat to maritime security after the recent explosion of an oil tanker in the Red Sea.

Iran Not to Accept Any New Negotiator in Possible Nuclear Talks: Ex-Diplomat

A former senior Iranian diplomat says the country will definitely not accept a proposal by some regional states to join potential negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Rejects Idea of Involving Other Countries in Nuclear Talks

Iran’s government spokesman says no other country can join any nuclear talks between Iran and the world as negotiations on the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers drew to a close long ago and no new negotiation is to take place.

Tehran Rejects Calls by Saudis to Be Included in Iran-West Talks

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed a call by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to be included in any possible international talks on Iran.

Iran Welcomes Peaceful Settlement of Qatar-Saudi Row

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country welcomes a political settlement of tensions in the Persian Gulf region, including the row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Iran Slams Saudi for Its Failure to Condemn Fakhrizadeh Assassination

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Saudi Arabia has, unfortunately, failed to condemn the assassination of eminent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran Urges Saudis to Stop Blame Game If They Seek Nukes

Iran’s permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations says Saudi officials should stop engaging in blame-shifting if Riyadh is down the path of developing nuclear weapons and seeks to invent an excuse for avoiding cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran Urges Saudi Arabia, Israel to Come Clean on Nuclear Activities

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says nuclear activities of Saudi Arabia and the Israeli regime should be “transparent.”

Iran Ready to Help Neighbours Now that ‘Trump Security’ Illusion Gone

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed hope the few regional countries which were counting on Washington to ensure their security would realize the realities on the ground now that US President Donald Trump is leaving office.

Iran Says Saudi, Israel Have No Right to Comment on Nuclear Commitment

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh has derided the expression of concern from Saudi Arabia about what the kingdom has called an Iranian violation of the JCPOA, saying Riyadh and Tel Aviv are the last ones to have any right to comment on nuclear commitments.

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