Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Saudis to Incur God’s Wrath for Crimes in Yemen: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that the Al Saud regime will definitely incur God’s wrath over the crimes it is committing against the innocent people of Yemen.

Iran Rejects GCC’s Claims, Raps Its Unconstructive Approach

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over the anti-Iran accusations made in parts of the final communiqué of the 39th session of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, saying that the GCC’s approach towards Tehran is still unconstructive.

‘Chabahar Attack Aimed at Hampering Foreign Investment’

An Iranian official says the recent terrorist attack in the port city of Chabahar in southeastern Iran was plotted by the enemies of Iran which seek to hamper foreign investment in Iran’s Makran coasts.

No Oil to Be Exported from Persian Gulf If Iran Banned: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the United States that if the Islamic Republic is not allowed to export its crude oil, then no other country will be able to do so from the Persian Gulf.

Iran Blames Saudi, Russia for Qatar’s Bid to Leave OPEC

Iran says Qatar’s decision to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) shows the frustration of small producers at the dominant role of a Saudi and Russia-led panel that determines production cuts in order to help regulate prices.

Iran’s 4-Point Plan Only Viable Option to Solve Yemen Crisis: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the four-point plan he proposed back in 2015 for the resolution of the Yemen crisis is still the only viable option.

Iran Leader Urges Saudi to Stop Acting as US’ Vassal State

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim governments, especially Saudi Arabia, to stop acting as vassal states of the US only to be humiliated.

US’ Defence of Human Rights Hinges on Size of Arms Deals: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US for “mocking” the concept of human rights by adopting double standards in this regard.

Iran President Urges Muslim Nations to Unite against US, Israel

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged Muslim countries to remain united against the United States and the Israeli regime and counter their conspiracies.

Iran to Give Indirect, Painful Response to Saudis: IRGC Chief

The Saudi regime is very angry with the moves of the Islamic Republic in the region as they have led to the awakening of the regional people, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said Thursday, speaking to reporters in the city of Qazvin.

Iran Knew about Saudi Plot to Kill Gen. Soleimani: FM

Iran knew about Saudi Arabia’s plans to assassinate senior Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed.

Saudi-led Coalition Intensifies Attacks to Impede Yemen Talks: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the Saudi-led coalition for intensifying its attacks on the Yemeni civilians, particularly in the port city of Hudaydah, saying the attacks are aimed at blocking the Yemeni-Yemeni talks.

NY Times Reveals Saudi Plan to Assassinate Gen. Soleimani

Saudi Major General Ahmed al-Assiri, who has allegedly been fired over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, took part at a meeting in Riyadh in 2017 that involved plans to assassinate the kingdom’s “determined enemy,” Iran’s Major General Qassem Soleimani, as well as sabotaging Iran’s economy, The New York Times reports, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

Iran Urges FIFA to Keep Politics Out of Sports 

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has called on the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to separate political issues from football.

Trump’s Iran Strategy Dictated by Saudi Arabia, Israel: Expert

A senior political analyst says the hostile policies adopted by US President Donald Trump against Iran are all dictated by Riyadh and Tel Aviv.

Iran Praises Guardian Correspondent’s Courage, Warns of Risks He Faces

Iran says it is in contact with UK authorities over possible risks threatening the life of The Guardian’s Iranian correspondent who revealed on Friday his secret phone call with Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and information he received might have led to the dissident’s murder in Istanbul.

Khashoggi Killed for Disclosing Saudi Funding of Anti-Iran TV Channel

Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed on October 2 in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, might have lost his life for disclosing Riyadh’s funding of an anti-Iran6 UK-based TV channel, the British daily Guardian suggests.

Iran Dismisses Reports of Phone Call with Saudi FM

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected allegations of a “secret” phone call between Iran and Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, saying that no such call has been made.

Tehran Blames Riyadh for Abduction of Iranian Border Guards

The spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) blamed the Saudi regime for the recent abduction of Iranian border guards near the Pakistani border and said last year, about 50 attacks to kidnap the country’s border guards were foiled.

Rouhani’s Gov’t Criticized for Passive Stand on Khashoggi Murder

The administration of President Hassan Rouhani, particularly his foreign ministry, is under fire for taking a passive stance on the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

US Sanctions on Iran Aimed at Protecting Riyadh: FM Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored the latest US sanctions targeting a number of Iranian individuals, describing the move as an attempt to divert the world’s attention from Saudi crimes in Yemen and the brutal murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Khashoggi’s Murder Premeditated: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi as “harrowing” and “pre-planned.”

Saudi Admits It Can’t Compensate for Iran’s Oil after US Sanctions

Saudi energy minister says his country would not be able to compensate for possible oil disappearance from global markets once the US re-imposes its sanctions against Iran.

Khashoggi’s Murder Reveals True Nature of Saudis: Iran

The killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul laid bare the nature of the Riyadh regime, whose young crown prince is butchering innocent people, Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said.

Iran Urges UN Human Rights Council to Terminate Saudi Membership

An Iranian official has called for the removal of Saudi Arabia from the UN Human Rights Council given the country’s violation of human rights in Yemen and Bahrain, and its alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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