Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Iran Dismisses Saudi Accusation It Supports Al-Qaeda

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s allegation that Iran harbours Al-Qaeda leaders, describing it as a “big lie” aimed at distracting attention from the Saudi support for terrorism worldwide.

West’s Demands for Curbs on Iran Missiles Hypocritical: Zarif

Iran’s top diplomat has censured western powers for demanding restrictions on Iran’s missile activities, saying it is the height of hypocrisy for them to seek limiting Iran’s defence power while they pour billions of arms into the Middle East.

Saudi Army Bogged Down in Yemen: Iran

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has responded to a farcical claim by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has said Iran’s military is not even among the top five greatest armies of the Muslim world.

Iran FM Says Hopes Saudi Arabia Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed hope that Saudi Arabia would not seek to achieve nuclear weapons.

Iran Calls Saudi Crown Prince ‘Delusional, Naïve Person’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as baseless the latest anti-Iran remarks by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying his words don’t deserve a response.

“Iran Will Help Saudi Arabia if It Comes under Aggression”

Iran's Foreign Minister says if Saudi Arabia comes under foreign aggression, Iran will be the first country to go into action to help Riyadh.

Iran, ICRC Discuss Cooperation to Alleviate Humanitarian Disasters

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a top aide to Iranian Foreign Minister in special political affairs, has held talks with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer.

Iran Rejects as “Worthless” Arab Quartet’s Statement

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed an anti-Iran statement issued by the Arab ministerial quartet in Cairo, calling such remarks as “baseless” accusations and a blatant interference in the issue of Iran’s commitment to the nuclear deal.

UK, US Support for Saudis Threat to Stability of Entire Mideast: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly criticized the UK government for taking anti-Iran stances during the Saudi crown prince's recent visit to London.

Iran Rejects Allegations Raised in Saudi-Egyptian Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically dismissed the accusations raised against the Islamic Republic in part of a joint statement by Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Political Issues Should Not Affect Sports: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with visiting President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino highlighted the key role of sport in fostering ties between nations.

FIFA Chief Vows to Work for Settling Iran-Saudi Venue Dispute

The head of FIFA pledged to do his best to help resolve a dispute between Iran and Asian football's governing body AFC concerning the latter’s decisions in selecting the venue for Asian Champions League matches between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

“Terrorism Crisis in Bab el-Mandeb Imminent If Yemen War Not Stopped”

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Mandeb Strait in southern Yemen will turn into a new centre of terrorism if the Saudi-led coalition’s war on the impoverished country is not stopped.

“Saudi Blockade Has Pushed Yemenis to Brink of Famine”

Iran’s Justice Minister Alireza Avaei says the blockade imposed on Yemen by Saudi Arabia has pushed about 17 million civilians to the brink of a devastating famine.

UNSC’s Anti-Iran Resolution ‘Ugly Show’ to Support Saudis: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister has denounced certain member states of the UN Security Council for voting for an anti-Iran resolution that threatened the world body’s reputation.

Saudi Arabia Trading Its Independence for Security: Iran FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has regretted that certain regional states are trading their independence for security while the world does not regard any of those countries as secure and powerful.

IRGC General Calls for Int’l Poll to Compare Popularity of Iran, Saudi Arabia

An Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander has dismissed remarks by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir who vilified Iran as a big threat to the world, saying an international poll could show Iran is much more popular than the oil-rich kingdom across the world.

Iran Says New Regional Alliance Needed to Replace GCC

An Iranian lawmaker has called for a new order for the Middle East, stressing that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is no longer capable of resolving regional disputes.

Iran Calls for Formation of “Strong Region” through Collective Efforts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Persian Gulf states need to work together to establish a “fresh regional security architecture” and what Tehran calls a “strong region”.

Saudi FM in No Position to Speak for Iraqi Gov’t, Nation: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced the recent anti-Iran remarks by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made on the sidelines of the International Conference for Iraq’s Reconstruction in Kuwait.

Every Single Word of JCPOA Based on Mutual Distrust: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US president is doing today regarding the Iran nuclear deal was totally predicted as the accord was entirely based on distrust.

Renegotiation of Iran Nuclear Deal Not Possible: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the European Union has some standards, based on which, it is not possible to review the nuclear deal.

US, Saudis Arm ISIS Terrorists: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington and Riyadh provided ISIS with weapons while Iran helped the Iraqis and Syrians defeat the terrorists.

Saudi Arabia Betraying Muslim World: Iran Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the governments that help the US and the Zionists are betraying the Islamic society.

“Erbil-Based Operation Room behind Recent Unrest in Iran”

Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei says an operation room in the Iraqi Kurdistan, headed by a CIA agent, has orchestrated the recent unrest in Iran.

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