Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

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.

Iran Welcomes Prisoner Swap Deal between Yemen’s Warring Sides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has welcomed the Houthi Ansarullah Movement’s deal with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government of Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi on swapping prisoners of war, and called on both sides to implement the agreement as soon as possible.

Tehran Rejects Saudi Claim of Busting Iran-Linked Terror Group

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected Saudi Arabia’s baseless allegation that it has captured a terrorist group which, Riyadh says, is linked to Iran.

‘King Salman Pins Blame on Iran to Cover Up Riyadh Dark Record’

Iran’s permanent representative to the UN has dismissed Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz’s recent accusations against Tehran as a “blame game” aimed at diverting attentions away from Riyadh’s dark record of supporting terrorism.

Al Saud Policies Turn Riyadh into ‘Humiliated Creature’ among Arabs: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has categorically rejected recent accusations levelled against the country by Saudi king Salman bin Abdulaziz at his UN General Assembly speech.

Iran Calls for IAEA’s Impartial Verification of Saudi Nuclear Activities

Ali-Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to guarantee the independent, impartial and professional nature of its work by verifying Saudi Arabia’s non-transparent nuclear activities.

‘Iran Must Praise Kuwait, Saudi for Rejecting Peace with Israel’

An Iranian political analyst and author believes that Tehran must stop adopting a negative approach towards Arab states and hail Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for refusing to normalize their relations with Israel.

Iran Scolds Arab Quartet Committee’s ‘Groundless’ Allegations

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed as hackneyed and groundless the allegations raised in a statement by the self-proclaimed Arab Quartet Committee.

Aims, Dimensions of Saudi Nuclear Program Lack Transparency: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed concern over Riyadh’s covert atomic energy program, saying the objectives and dimensions of Saudi Arabia’s nuclear activities lack transparency.

Iran Rejects GCC’s ‘Irresponsible’ Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced a recent anti-Iran statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Iran Says Always Ready for Dialogue with All Regional States

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi underlined Tehran’s readiness for talks with regional countries, saying there is no other way than dialogue for resolution of differences.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Iraqi PM ahead of al-Kadhimi’s Riyadh Visit

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al-Kadhimi have held a meeting in Baghdad.

Iran Condemns Fatal Saudi-Led Airstrikes on Yemen

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Saudi-led coalition's latest airstrikes that have killed civilians in Yemen’s provinces of Hajjah and Jawf.

Iran Working Towards Restoration of Peace in Yemen: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the latest developments in the region and in Yemen with Hisham Sharaf Abdullah, the foreign minister of the Yemeni National Salvation Government.

Tehran Raps Saudi Arabia, Bahrain for Backing US Anti-Iran Stance

Iran has lashed out at certain regional countries for supporting the US demand that the United Nations extend its arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

Iran Officially Declares Cancellation of This Year’s Hajj Pilgrimage

The Iranian Leader’s Hajj Office and the country's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization have issued a joint statement following Saudi Arabia’s cancellation of Hajj pilgrimage for pilgrims of all countries, including Iran.

Saudi Arabia Dragging Feet on Hajj Issue: Iran

Iran has expressed its objection over Saudi Arabia’s “contradictory” behaviour and “foot-dragging” with regards to the Hajj issue.

Zarif Denies Saudi Oil Facilities Were Hit by Iranian-Made Missiles

Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed as baseless the UN Secretariat's claim that the missiles which hit the installations of the Saudi Aramco company were of Iranian origin.

Iran Refutes UN’s Allegations about Aramco Missile Attack

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the allegations made by the United Nations Secretariat that the missile used in attacks on Saudi oil facilities last year were of Iranian origin, saying the accusations have been raised under political pressures from Washington and Riyadh.

Ties with All Neighbours of Great Importance to Iran: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran attaches great significance to ties with its neighbours and is after establishing good and close relations with them.

Is Bin Salman Sincere in Offering Olive Branch to Iran?

An expert on Persian Gulf issues has weighed in on reports of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s request that new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi mediates between Tehran and Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Left Alone by Arab Allies in Anti-Iran Campaign: Analyst  

A senior political analyst says Saudi Arabia has been left high and dry by most of its Arab allies in its campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran Has No Military Expert in Yemen: Foreign Ministry

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has shrugged off the baseless allegations made by the Saudi-led military coalition that Iranian experts are present in Yemen.

Iran Reiterates Call for Immediate End of Saudi War on Yemen

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a statement on the sixth anniversary of the Saudi-led military onslaught against Yemen.

Iran Urges Saudis Not to Politicize Coronavirus Issue

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has provided an explanation for the country’s stamp-free visa policy, urging Saudi Arabia to avoid politicizing the coronavirus disease.

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