Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Visits to Saudi Arabia Hazardous to Regional Health: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister has sarcastically highlighted that most important regional developments are taking place immediately after a foreign official’s visit to the ‘belligerent’ Saudi Arabia.

Iran Raps Accusations Raised in Saudi-Led Coalition’s Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected the recent anti-Iran accusations raised in a statement by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen, calling such allegations “baseless, irresponsible, damaging, and provocative.”

What Prompted Hariri to Resign after Meeting with Iranian Envoy?

An informed source says Tehran’s negative response to the Saudi-dictated demands was the main reason behind Lebanese prime minister’s resignation on Saturday.

‘Saudi Arabia, Allies Seeking to Form Arab NATO to Counter Iran’

An Iranian lawmaker says the Arab Coalition Summit recently held in Riyadh was aimed at forming an Arab NATO and pursuing the goals of the US in the region.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrike on Innocent Yemenis

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson has vehemently denounced the Saudi Arabian warplanes’ airstrike on a market in the Yemeni city of Sa’dah, which left dozens of innocent people dead and wounded.

Saudi Arabia to Extract Uranium, Develop Nuclear Program

Saudi Arabia says it plans to create a “self-sufficient” and “peaceful” nuclear program by extracting uranium domestically.

Iran Slams Saudi FM’s Claim as “Absurd, Baseless”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed as absurd and groundless Riyadh’s claims that Tehran is obstructing attempts to restore peace to Yemen.

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Make the World Afraid of Iran: MP

An Iranian MP has blasted Saudi Arabian foreign minister’s recent support for Trump’s anti-Iran strategy, saying that such remarks are aimed at promoting Iranophobia.

Iran to Open Interests Section in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah

The Iranian foreign ministry and Switzerland’s Ambassador to Tehran have signed a document on establishment of Iran’s Interests Section in Saudi Arabia.

Iran Urges Saudi FM to Stop Pursuing Wrong, Futile Approaches

Iran says Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister is following the same wrong, futile approach pursued by Riyadh in recent years.

Baghdad-Riyadh Ties Not Detrimental to Iran’s Interests: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the close and friendly relations between the Iraqi government and Saudi Arabia are not at all to the detriment of Iran’s interests, and Tehran welcomes such regional cooperation.

Shiite Cleric Hails Saudis’ Behaviour towards Iranian Hajj Pilgrims

A top Iranian Shiite cleric says Saudi Arabia has decided to adopt a different policy on Iran and this was evident in their recent behaviour towards Iranian Hajj pilgrims.

Russia Ready to Host Talks between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister has announced that the country is prepared to mediate in normalising ties between regional arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Putin Rejects Saudi King’s Demand for Putting Pressure on Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly refrained from accepting the Saudi king’s demand that Moscow pressurizes Tehran.

Spokesman Slams Saudi FM’s Anti-Iran Rhetoric

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has hit back at Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir over his ‘baseless’ allegations against Iran.

Hajj Pilgrimage Best Opportunity to Foil Anti-Iran Propaganda: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the annual Hajj pilgrimage provides the best opportunity to thwart the propaganda campaign against the Islamic Republic.

No One to Negotiate with US Anymore after JCPOA Withdrawal: FM

Iranian foreign minister has warned the Trump administration that the US would turn into an unreliable partner for the entire world in case it withdraws from the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Riyadh Willing to Forge Ties with Tel Aviv on Countering Iran

Saudi Arabia has no reservations about establishing relations, secretly or openly, with Israel, when it comes to scenarios such as countering Iran.

Iran Rejects Saudi Allegations about Tehran’s Support for Terror

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson hit back at a Saudi minister for accusing Tehran of sponsoring terrorism, stressing that the Islamic Republic’s clout in the region is an inherent quality that derives from its culture and civilization.

Iran Legally Pursuing Terrorist Attack on Its Hajj Pilgrim in KSA

Iran is seriously following up a recent attack on an Iranian cleric by unknown elements during the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia, a senior Iranian official declared on Friday.

Qatar Can Connect to Outside World through Iran: Analyst

A senior political analyst has highlighted Iran’s geopolitical significance for Qatar, saying Tehran is more useful to Doha than any other regional state.

Riyadh Dismisses Reports of Banning Media from Criticising Iran

An advisor to Saudi Arabian royal court, Saud al-Qahtani, has denied as baseless the reports that the royal family has ordered Saudi media not to attack Iran.

No US, Saudi Aircraft Allowed to Cross Iran’s Airspace: Commander

Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili says Iran will never allow US and Saudi aircraft, even their passenger planes, to cross the Islamic Republic’s airspace.

Saudi Media Ordered Not to Attack Iran: Report

A London-based Arab newspaper says the Saudi royal family has ordered the country’s media not to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranians Are Saudi Arabia’s Brothers in Islam: Mecca Governor

The governor of the holy city of Mecca has referred to Iranians and Saudi Arabians as religious brothers, expressing the hope that Iranian pilgrims would remember the Saudis with a good impression.

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