Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Qatar Calls for Diplomacy to End Iran-Saudi Tensions

Iran and some Arab countries of the region can solve their existing tensions through “constructive dialogue and diplomacy”, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said.

UAE, Saudi Changing Approach Towards Iran: Official

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have changed their approach towards the Islamic Republic, says Chief of staff of Iranian President Mahmoud Vaezi, adding that the United Arab Emirates has recently struggled to get in touch with Iran.

Iran Says US, Saudi, Israel behind ‘Cowardly’ Tanker Attack

Iran says Israel, the US, and Saudi Arabia might be behind the recent “cowardly” attack on its oil tanker in the Red Sea, to which Iran will definitely give a crushing response.

Rouhani Blames Saudi, Israel for Trump’s Exit from Iran Deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has regretted that his US counterpart Donald Trump withdrew the country from the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, under the influence of Saudi Arabia, Israel, and warmongers inside his cabinet.

Iran, Germany Urge Turkey, Saudi to End Wars on Syria, Yemen

Senior Iranian and German parliamentarians have called for an end to militarism in Syria and Yemen, stressing the need for a political settlement of the conflicts wreaking havoc on the two war-torn Arab states.

US Preventing Iran, Saudi from Settling Their Disputes: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran is not opposed to resolving the issues with Saudis, but the Americans do not and will not give such an opportunity.

Iran Denies Saudis Responded to Its Oil Tanker’s Distress Call

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation says no maritime entity in the region responded to a request for assistance from Iranian oil tanker after it was hit by two missiles Friday.

Leader: Iran Has No Motive for Being Hostile to Saudi Arabia

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has suggested that the country has no reason for hostility against Saudi Arabia, but regretted that such countries are acting against Iran under the will of the United States.

Iran to Give Appropriate Response to Any Goodwill Gesture: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country will respond to any goodwill gesture with goodwill, and believes regional issues can be resolved through dialogue.

Pakistani PM Imran Khan in Tehran for High-Level Talks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in the Iranian capital for talks with the country’s top officials.

‘Tehran Ready for Talks with Riyadh with or without Mediator’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the Islamic Republic has announced it is ready to negotiate with Saudi Arabia, with or without a mediator.

Zarif Says Iran Ready for Mediated Talks with Saudi Arabia

Iran's foreign minister says the country welcomes efforts by intermediaries to arrange talks with Saudi Arabia, including those by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who is due to arrive in Tehran on Saturday.

Iran Not to Sit for Talks with Saudis on Behalf of Yemenis

Iran’s government spokesman says Pakistan has announced its readiness to mediate between Tehran and Riyadh, but Iran won’t act as the representative of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement in possible talks with Saudis.

Explosions Hit Iranian Oil Tanker near Saudi Arabia

An Iranian oil tanker operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company has been hit by two missile attacks near Saudi Arabia.

Iran Prepared for Talks If Saudis Stop Killing Civilians: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will be a companion of Saudi Arabia if the kingdom changes course and pursues regional issues at the negotiating table instead of “killing people.”

Tehran Has No Problem Talking to Saudis: Oil Minister

Iran’s oil minister says Tehran has no problem talking to Riyadh officials, and a meeting with his Saudi counterpart during an ongoing event in Moscow is not unlikely.

Repercussions of Riyadh’s Definite Defeat in Yemen Invasion

Saudi Arabia along with its allies, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Sudan, Egypt and Morocco, began an all-out aerial campaign against Yemen called “Decisive Storm” in 2015. But it has brought nothing but a definite failure for the Saudi regime.

Iran War to Result in ‘Collapse of Global Economy’: Bin Salman

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) has warned that a war with Iran would entail a “total collapse of the global economy,” calling for a “peaceful” settlement with Tehran in an apparent break with his trademark bellicose rhetoric.

Iran Urges Saudi Arabia to Accept Yemeni Truce Offer

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has called on the Saudi government to accept a proposal from Yemen’s National Salvation Government for a truce and to halt the cruel war against people of Yemen.

US Will Deprive Iranians of Water and Oxygen If It Can: DM

Iran’s defence minister says the US would even deprive Iranian people of access to water and oxygen in order to advance its so-called ‘maximum pressure’ policy against the Islamic Republic.

FM Zarif Says Contacted by Several Members of US Congress

The Iranian foreign minister says he has received phone calls from a number of US legislators during his recent stay in New York.

Rouhani Said ‘Yes’ to Real Talks, Regional Peace at UNGA

Government spokesman Ali Rabiei has, in a piece written on the official website of the Iranian government, hailed the achievements of President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to the US and his speech at the UN General Assembly.

Al Saud Turns Arabia into Source of Terror: Iran

Iran says the Al Saud regime poses a threat to peace and security, and has turned the territory of Saudi Arabia into a source of extremism and terrorism.

Iran Urges UK to Stop Selling Weapons to Saudi Aggressors

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has urged the United Kingdom to stop selling arms to Saudi invaders of Yemen instead of launching a smear campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran Condemns Latest Saudi War Crimes in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has censured the latest Saudi war crimes in Yemen saying that the aggressors continue to insist on their strategic mistake and keep beating the war drum.

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