Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Trump’s Remarks on Arab States Humiliation of Muslim World: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the US President's claim that some Muslim countries cannot survive without Washington’s help is a humiliation of Muslim countries.

“Saudi Arabia Driving Wedge between Iran, Tajikistan”

Riyadh is trying to foment discord between Iran and Tajikistan as their cold ties will create favourable conditions for Saudi Arabia to turn the Central Asian state into a breeding ground for advocates of a radical interpretation of Islam.

Iran Renews Call for Regional Talks on Mideast Security

A high-ranking official has reiterated Iran’s call for creation of a mechanism for political and security cooperation in West Asia, describing it as the only way to bridge gaps among regional countries and push the turbulent region towards calm.

Iran Condemns Recent Saudi Attacks on Civilians in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the recent attacks by Saudi Arabia on civilian targets in various Yemeni cities, particularly the brutal attack on a wedding ceremony in Hajjah province.

Iran Slams Arab League Summit’s Final Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has blasted the final statement of the Arab League summit, rejecting the allegations made against the Islamic Republic in some parts of it.

Lebanon, Iraq Back Iran at Arab League Meeting

Lebanon and Iraq have supported Iran at a preliminary foreign ministerial meeting of an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia.

Iran Blasts Certain Muslim States for “Treacherous” Positions on Syria Strikes

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has described as an act of “betrayal” the silence by certain Islamic countries in the face of the US-led military action against Syria.

Iranian Cleric Urges Saudi Muftis to Warn Their Novice Rulers against Provocation

A senior Iranian cleric has called on Saudi clergymen and Muslim scholars to fulfil their religious obligation by warning the novice rulers of Saudi Arabia against making provocative decisions about regional issues.

Iran Rejects Arab Quartet Committee’s Baseless Accusations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as baseless the accusations levelled against the country in a recent statement by the Arab Quartet Committee. 

Iran Urges France Not to Be Swayed by Bin Salman’s Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has called on French officials not to be swayed by the allegations and adventurism of novice and bellicose Saudi heir to the throne.

Saudi Rulers Symbols of Aggression, Crime in Mideast: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the current rulers of Saudi Arabia have turned themselves into symbols of aggression and crime in the Middle East.

“Saudi Arabia Influenced by US’ Anti-Iran Delusions”

A senior Iraqi analyst says Saudi Arabia should extricate itself from the quagmire of anti-Iran delusions created by the United States.

Riyadh Rejects Iran’s Offer to Help Settle Yemen Crisis: Zarif

Saudi Arabia rejected Tehran's offers to facilitate a political solution to the crisis in Yemen, says Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran to Overtake Saudi Arabia on Petrochemical Market

Iran is counting down to overtake its arch-rival Saudi Arabia when it comes to the production and sale of petrochemical products.

“Riyadh’s Recognition of Israel to Unite Muslim World against Tel Aviv”

The latest move by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to recognize Israel as a state has been described as the climax of the three-year covert and secret relations between Riyadh and Tel Aviv, which can lead to the creation of an anti-Israel coalition by the Islamic states.

Bin Salman’s Praise of Israel Major Disgrace for Saudi Arabia: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his recent remarks in praise of the Israeli regime, saying such policies amount to a disgrace for Saudi Arabia.

Policies of US, Mideast Allies Embolden Israel: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has censured the United States and its regional allies in the Middle East for adopting "short-sighted" policies that encourage Israel to continue its criminal activities against the people of Palestine.

“Riyadh Must Get Out of Yemen Quagmire Instead of Threatening Tehran”

A leading Iraqi jurist and senior analyst says Saudi Arabia should first get rid of the quagmire of Yemen before threatening Iran with war.

Iran Blasts Saudi Crown Prince’s “Impudent” Remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over his recent impudent and nonsense remarks.

Saudis’ Defeats in Yemen Prove Riyadh No Big Regional Power: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Saudi rulers are expected to learn from their defeats in Yemen and leave the delusion that Saudi Arabia is a big power in the Middle East.

“Riyadh’s Iran Accusation Aimed at Covering up Own Crimes in Yemen”

A senior Iranian military official has dismissed Saudi Arabia’s claim that Tehran has supplied Yemeni fighters with missiles.

UK Responsible for War Crimes in Yemen: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected the British government’s recent anti-Iran allegations, saying the UK is doubtlessly responsible for the war crimes in Yemen.

Iran Ready to Help Yemen’s Warring Sides to Achieve Ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed the Islamic Republic’s preparedness to help settle the Yemeni conflict in a statement published on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Saudi invasion of the impoverished Arab country.

“Saudi FM’s Anti-Iran Claims False, Hypocritical”

Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected the recent anti-Tehran allegations made by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir at the American Brookings Institution.

Iran FM Proposes New Regional Security Paradigm Based on Dialogue

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in an article in the London-based Al-Araby al-Jadeed news website has called on regional countries to move towards a new security paradigm based on confidence-building and dialogue.

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