Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Saudi Media Start Blame Game over Khashoggi Disappearance

Saudi media have launched a blame game in order to exonerate the Saudi government from accusations of involvement in the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Arab kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

Neither Saudis, nor Others Can Replace Iran’s Oil: Minister

Iran's Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh dismisses the rhetoric by the Saudi crown prince about Riyadh's capability to replace sanctions-hit Iranian oil, saying that the global market will never believe such claims.

“Iranian Missiles Send Specific Message to US, Its Regional Allies”

Iran says the slogans against the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia written on a missile that hit terrorists’ positions in Syria on Monday were aimed at highlighting the destructive role played by these sponsors of terror in creating instability in the region.

Saudi Arabia Most Notorious Sponsor, Source of Terrorism: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the anti-Iran comments made by the Saudi top diplomat, saying terrorism has its roots in the ideology promoted and sponsored by the regime in Saudi Arabia.

Iran Warns S. Arabia, UAE against Crossing Red Lines

A top Iranian commander has warned Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against crossing Iran’s redlines, saying if they do so, the Islamic Republic will decisively retaliate by crossing theirs.

“Ahvaz Attack Revealed True Face of Terror Sponsors”

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has lashed out at certain countries and entities for adopting double standards on terrorism, saying the recent attack in Iran revealed the true face of terror sponsors.

Those behind Ahvaz Attack Funded by Saudi, UAE, Iran Leader Says

Iran says the recent deadly attack in Ahvaz was carried out by “coward” terrorists who get support from the US in Iraq and Syria and get their money from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Terrorists behind Ahvaz Attack Funded by Persian Gulf State: Iran

The Iranian president says Iran knows the real perpetrators of the Saturday terrorist attack on the south-western city of Ahvaz, and will not condone the criminal act.

“Terror Sponsors Can’t Hide Their Role in Anti-Iran Terrorist Acts”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the sponsors of terror cannot cover up their direct role in supporting anti-Iran terrorists through false rhetoric, unfounded double-talk and childish doubts about the terrorist nature of a Saturday terror attack in Iran’s Ahvaz.

US Puppet States in Region behind Ahvaz Attack: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US puppet states in the region were behind the deadly terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran’s Ahvaz, which killed and wounded dozens of people on Saturday.

Iran Says Ready to Help Syria in Fight against US

An Iranian military advisor says if the Syrian government and nation want to confront the United States in eastern Euphrates and ask Iran for help, Tehran is ready to support the Arab country in this confrontation.

Riyadh, Tel Aviv Likely behind Attack on Iran’s Consulate in Iraq: US Analyst

A former US army psychological warfare officer said a recent attack on Iran’s consulate in the city of Basra in Iraq is an attempt to cause a rift between Iran and Iraq, adding that it was most likely carried out by provocateurs paid by mercenary agents from Riyadh and Tel Aviv.

Pakistan Reiterates Willingness for Mediation between Tehran, Riyadh

The top Pakistani diplomat says his country is ready to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia, if the two regional arch-rivals show political will to walk towards rapprochement.

Saudi Expulsion of Canadian Ambassador “Object Lesson” to Others

A former Iranian diplomat says the expulsion of the Canadian ambassador from Saudi Arabia was meant to be an object lesson for others.

Iran Says Successful Hajj to Pave Way for Tehran-Riyadh Dialogue

A representative of Iran’s Leader says this year’s successful hajj pilgrimage can pave the way for fence-mending talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, easing disputes between the two regional powers.

Tehran Warns Riyadh of Consequences of Executing Activists

Iran’s High Council of Human Rights has warned Saudi Arabia of the consequences of its "cruelties," including reported plans to execute several human rights activists.

Iran Condemns Deadly Airstrike on Yemeni Women, Children

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the latest deadly air raid by Saudi and Emirati warplanes against innocent displaced civilians in Yemen.

Saudi Arabia Frees Three Iranian Fishermen

Saudi Arabia has freed three Iranian fishermen detained by the kingdom's coastguard last year, the director of public relations at Iran's Bushehr Province Fishery Department says.

Imran Khan to Visit Iran on First Foreign Visit as Pakistani PM

Pakistan’s prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan is going to visit Tehran following his swearing-in ceremony, which is to be held later this month.

Iran Rejects OIC Accusations, Blames Saudi Arabia

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected accusations levelled against Iran in a “worthless” statement by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Iran Denounces Saudi-led Coalition’s Deadly Attack on Yemeni Children

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the Saudi-Emirati coalition for attacking a bus carrying Yemeni school students in Yemen’s northwestern province of Sa’ada, killing and wounding tens of innocent children.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan Eager to Visit Iran

Pakistan’s prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan says he is quite interested in travelling to Iran after swearing in, stressing his desire for closer political and economic partnership with Tehran.

Saudis Spending Hefty Money to Slide Iran into Chaos, DM Hints

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says a certain regional state has spent billions of dollars to create chaos inside Iran.

Iran to Open Interests Section in Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced plans for the opening of the country’s interests section in Saudi Arabia, which severed diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic in 2016.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Hospital, Market

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the Saudi-led coalition’s recent airstrikes on a hospital and a market in Yemen’s Hudaydah port, which killed and wounded dozens of civilians including innocent women and children.

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