Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Saudi Arabia, US, UK behind Recent Riots in Iran: Shamkhani

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says the recent riots in Iran were fueled by certain countries’ “proxy war” against the Islamic Republic via social media and the Internet.

Iran Condemns Saudi Air Raids on Yemeni People

Iran’s foreign ministry has decried the recent Saudi airstrikes on innocent Yemeni people, saying Riyadh seeks to make up for its defeats by killing Yemenis.

“If Yemen’s Missiles Were Iranian-Made, Tehran Would Announce It Proudly”

An Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic has the courage, authority and honesty to explicitly declare if it has provided another country with missiles.

Saudis Dissatisfied with Iran-Oman Deal to Lift Visa: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Saudi Arabia is dissatisfied with a deal between Iran and Oman to remove visa requirement as part of a plan to expand bilateral ties.

Saudis Slam New York Times for Publishing Iran FM’s Op-Ed

A diplomat at Saudi Arabia's embassy in the United States has bitterly recounted how leading US daily The New York Times rejected an offer by the Saudi ambassador to Washington to publish an opinion piece in the paper but accepted an op-ed by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shortly afterwards.

Iran Strongly Condemns Saudi Attacks on Yemen

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has vehemently censured the recent Saudi airstrikes on the impoverished Yemeni people that have been launched using US-made weapons.

Iran FM Calls for “Collective” Efforts to End Yemen Plight

Iranian foreign minister says it is a collective responsibility to help end the ongoing nightmare in Yemen, and Iran is prepared to work with other states in resolving the crisis.

UN Does Not Confirm Saudi Claims about Iran’s Link to Yemen Missiles

UN experts, who examined the debris from missiles fired from Yemen at Saudi Arabia earlier in the year, have not confirmed that the projectiles were “Iranian-made” as claimed by the Riyadh regime and the US.

“Burning of Saudi King’s Photo in Palestine Reveals Failure of Riyadh Policies”

A senior IRGC commander says the burning of the Saudi king’s photos in Gaza reveals that the kingdom’s strategies have ended up in failure in regional states.

Iran Sets Conditions for Normalising Ties with Saudi Arabia

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is ready to normalise its relations with its regional arch-rival Saudi Arabia on two conditions.

Iran Slams UK for Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia

A top Iranian official has rapped London for selling arms to the criminal regime of Saudi Arabia, saying those who help Riyadh slaughter the innocent people of Yemen are considered violators of human rights.

“Bin Salman’s Quest for Modernism to Improve Tehran-Riyadh Ties”

A conservative political commentator says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s efforts to bring about changes in his country will improve relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran President Blasts Certain Muslim States for Close Ties with Israel

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says it is regrettable that certain regional states overtly express their ‘unpleasant’ ties with the Zionist regime of Israel.

Coup against Yemen’s Ansarullah Nipped in the Bud: IRGC

The Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari has hailed the foiling of a plot against the Houthi Ansarullah movement.

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj Talks

Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia to prepare the grounds for the Iranian pilgrims’ presence in the next year’s Hajj.

“Saudis’ Sham Anti-Terror Alliance Does Nothing in Reality”

An Iranian newspaper has harshly criticized Saudi Arabia for forming an alliance which ostensibly seeks to fight terror, but in reality does nothing but confronting countries like Iran.

Iran Dismisses Reports of Argument between Zarif, Saudi FM

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the allegations of a serious argument between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Saudi counterpart Adel al-Jubeir in Italy.

“US, UAE, Saudi Arabia Forming Alliance against Iran”

Senior political analyst Seyyed Hossein Mousavian says the US, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are forming an alliance to counter Iran in the region.

Saudi, UAE Say Won’t Play ACL Matches in Iran or Qatar

Saudi and Emirati officials say their football teams in the AFC Champions League will neither play in Iran, nor in Qatar.

Riyadh Dismayed at Own Failures in Mideast, Seeking Cover-up: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Saudi Arabia is disgruntled over its failures in the Middle East and seeks to cover them up.

Iran Rejects US Accusation of Breaching UNSC Resolutions on Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the US accusation that Tehran violated the UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen, describing the allegations as ‘politically-motivated’.

No Need for Glowing Orbs in True Fight against Terror: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister says real fight against terrorism, like what the Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkey, and Russia are engaged in, does not at all need any empty words or gimmicks.

Iran Says Tunisia Not Asked to Mediate between Tehran, Riyadh

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the media reports that Tehran has asked Tunisia to help resolve differences between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

“US, Israel Could be Plotting to Disintegrate Saudi Arabia by 2030”

A senior Iranian commander says there is a possibility that the US and Israel want to disintegrate Saudi Arabia by 2030.

“Where Was Arab League When ISIS Was Beheading Syrians?”

Iran’s president has lashed out at the Arab League for condemning Yemen over firing a missile at Riyadh in response to Saudi attacks.

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