Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Iran Leader’s Aide Blames US for Qatar Crisis

Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the recent diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is part of a plot hatched by the US.

Iran to Send 10 Envoys to Saudi Arabia for This Year’s Hajj

Saudi Arabia has granted 10 Iranian Foreign Ministry representatives entry into the kingdom for handling consular affairs and helping Iranian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season, an official announced.

Boy Left Alone at Sea with Father Killed by Saudis

An Iranian fisherman was recently shot dead by Saudi coast guards in front of his son’s eyes. The son has narrated the sad story of the tragic night when he was left alone with the body of his slain dad in the middle of the sea.

Arab States Should Hold Talks with Iran: Lebanon’s Jumblatt

A top Lebanese politician says the Arab countries’ key interests cannot be secured without holding negotiations with Iran.

Spokesman Rejects Riyadh’s ‘Baseless’ Allegations against Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Iran allegations made by a Saudi newspaper as ‘groundless’ and ‘worthless’ lies, and advised Saudi officials and media to believe that ‘the time of big lies is over’.

‘Saudis Fabricate Mecca Blast Story to Deflect Attentions’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the reports on a foiled attack on Mecca’s Grand Mosque were fabricated by Saudi Arabia to deflect the world’s attention away from the political turmoil in the kingdom.

“Tehran, Riyadh Not Decided Yet to Open Interest Sections”

A top Iranian official says Iran and Saudi Arabia have not yet made any decision to open interest sections in the two countries.

Iran MPs to Question Minister over Import of Saudi Goods

An Iranian MP says the country’s Minister of Industry will be summoned to answer lawmakers’ questions on alleged import of goods from Saudi Arabia.

Bin Salman’s Moves Similar to Those of Saddam: IRGC General

A top Iranian official says the moves made by the new Saudi crown prince are similar to those of the former Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein prior to attacking Iran in the 1980s.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attempt on Mecca’s Grand Mosque

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the failed attempt to launch a terrorist attack on the Grand Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Tel Aviv Mother of Terrorism: Iran’s Parliament Speaker

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani has called Israel the mother of terrorism, saying the Zionists’ heinous crimes are unprecedented throughout history.

Saudi Arabia Close to Political Suicide

By appointing his son as the new crown prince, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has pushed his country closer to a political suicide.

Iran Urges Saudi Arabia to Free Arrested Fishermen

Iran’s Interior Ministry has urged Riyadh to release the arrested Iranian fishermen immediately.

“Radical Ideology to Survive in Mideast Even after ISIS”

With the recent achievements of the Iraqi forces and Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in their fight against ISIS terrorists in Iraq, it seems the days of ISIS are numbered in Iraq. But does it mean the region will finally get rid of radical ideologies?

Iran Rejects Riyadh’s Claim about Arresting IRGC Forces

An official with the Iranian Interior Ministry has denied a claim by Saudi Arabia that Riyadh has arrested three members of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iran’s Speaker Urges Muslim World to Beware of Saudi Plots

Saudi Arabia’s policies serve the interests of the Israeli regime and endanger the Middle East, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said, urging Muslim nations to beware of Riyadh’s plots.

No Direct Talks between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Official

A top Iranian official ruled out the possibility of direct negotiations between Tehran and Riyadh, saying any emergency case will be pursued through diplomatic channels.

Tehran Pursuing Saudi Arabia’s Killing of Iranian Fisherman

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country is looking into Saudi Arabian coast guard's killing of a local Iranian fisherman in the Persian Gulf waters.

Risk of All-Out War between Iran, Saudi Arabia after Tehran Attacks

A senior political analyst has, in a recent article, weighed in on the possible outbreak of an all-out war between Iran and Saudi Arabia, particularly after the recent deadly attacks in Tehran.

Why Iran Should Back Qatar in Row with Saudis

A political commentator says the Islamic Republic of Iran should not sit idly by in the ongoing tension in Saudi-Qatar relations.

Iran Should Steer Clear of Saudi-Qatari Row: Analyst

An Iranian political commentator says Iran should distance itself from the Saudi-Qatari crisis.

Mideast Plagued by US, Saudi-Sponsored Terrorism: Iranian General

A ranking Iranian commander slammed the US and Saudi Arabia for their support for terrorist activities that have wreaked havoc in the region and elsewhere.

Prolonged Crisis Not in Interest of Mideast States: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says prolonging the current crisis in the relations between certain countries in the Middle East is not in the interest of any regional state.

Riyadh Asks Terrorists to Perform Operation in Iran: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Saudi Arabia is supporting terrorists and has asked them to carry out operations in Iran.

Iran Not to Tolerate Saudis’ Warmongering: Leader’s Aide

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will not tolerate Saudi Arabia’s warmongering policies in the region.

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