Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Riyadh Abuses Privilege of Hosting OIC, Bars Iran from Jeddah Summit

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has blasted the Saudi government for barring an Iranian delegation from attending a meeting on the so-called deal of the century at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) headquarters in Jeddah.

Iran Blasts Saudi Foreign Minister’s Comments

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly criticized the recent comments made by Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister in an interview with CNN.

Iran Says Open to Dialogue with Neighbours after Saudi Signal for Talks

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed the country’s readiness for talks with the neighbours to serve the regional interests after his Saudi counterpart said Riyadh was open to dialogue with Tehran.

Riyadh Needs to Return to Normal Ties with Tehran: Official

A senior Iranian official says Saudi Arabia has no other option, but to restore normal relations with Iran.

Iran Urges Collective Cooperation to Tackle Regional Security Challenges

A senior Iranian official says terrorism, extremism and the presence of foreign forces are the major threats to the region.

Zarif Urges Regional States to Try Hormuz Peace Endeavour

Iran’s foreign minister has called on other countries, especially Iran’s Arab neighbours, to put to the test the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative proposed by Tehran.

Iran Rejects ‘Hackneyed’ Allegations in PGCC Summit’s Communique

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the baseless allegations levelled against Tehran in the final statement of the 40th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Iran Friend of Saudi, Bahraini, Emirati People: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is a friend of the people of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and all other regional countries.

Iran Rejects Invalid Rights Resolution by UNGA Committee

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the human rights resolution adopted by the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly against the Islamic Republic of Iran reflects the hypocrisy of those behind it and therefore lacks legitimacy and credibility.

Iran Says Tensions with GCC States Provoked by ‘Hidden’ Actors

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs says there are various signs and indications that some parties from behind the scenes are involved in the differences between Tehran and the Persian Gulf states.

Iran President Sends Peace Letters to Saudi King

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent letters to Saudi King Salman about regional peace, the Iranian administration’s spokesman says.

Saudi Chanel Publishes Fake Photo to Provoke Anti-Iran Sentiments in Lebanon

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hadath TV has claimed in an anti-Iran move that the Lebanese people had been chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic of Iran, but facts on the ground reveal it’s just another piece of fake news.

Riyadh Afraid to Start Talks with Tehran: Analyst

A political commentator says Saudi Arabia is afraid to start negotiations with Iran.

Iran Reiterates Call for End of Bloodshed in Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again called for an immediate end to five years of Saudi aggression against Yemen, and the beginning of Yemeni-Yemeni talks in the war-torn state.

Zarif Says Ready to Visit Saudi If Conditions Prepared

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he is prepared to visit Saudi Arabia in order to mend ties between the two neighbouring countries if conditions are prepared.

Saudis Must Reopen Embassy in Tehran to Mend Ties: Analyst

An Iranian political analyst says as the Saudis cut off relations with Iran, it is Riyadh that should take the first step by reopening its embassy in Tehran and allow Tehran to reopen its embassy in Riyadh.

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.

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