Iran and Saudi Arabia

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Zarif: Iran open to dialogue with Riyadh

Zarif: Iran open to dialogue with Riyadh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at Saudi Arabia for its "destructive" regional policies, warning that Riyadh's approach has even harmed its own interests. "Iran has always …

Saudi Arabia seeks Iraq's help to improve ties with Iran

Saudi Arabia seeks Iraq's help to improve ties with Iran

The government of Saudi Arabia has sought the help of Iraq's prime minister to mend relations between Riyadh and Tehran, according to news reports. "During our visit to Saudi Arabia, they also asked us to do so, and we said …

Saudi guards fire on Iranian boat, killing fisherman

Saudi guards fire on Iranian boat, killing fisherman

Saudi border guards have opened fire on an Iranian fishing boat in the Gulf, killing a fisherman, Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Saturday, amid high tension between the two rival states, Reuters reported. "Two Iranian boats …

Iran’s Ambassador draws UN attention to Saudi threats

Iran’s Ambassador draws UN attention to Saudi threats

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo wrote to the UN Security Council, reminding the world body that the recent ISIS terror attacks in Tehran came hot on the heels of Saudi Arabia’s repeated …

Bahram Ghasemi: Saudi Arabia seeking tension in region

Bahram Ghasemi: Saudi Arabia seeking tension in region

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi accused Saudi Arabia of seeking tension in the region, saying the Saudi deputy crown prince had made "destructive" comments by ruling out dialogue with Tehran. …

Iran blasts Saudi Arabia for continuing war on Yemen

Iran blasts Saudi Arabia for continuing war on Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly blasted the Riyadh government for continuing attacks on Yemeni civilians, Al-Manar TV reports. “Saudi Arabia has fueled the flames of regional …

 Iran and Saudi Arabia discuss Hajj

Iran and Saudi Arabia discuss Hajj

A Saudi minister held talks with an Iranian delegation in the city of Jeddah about the possibility of Iranian pilgrims rejoining the annual Hajj. The kingdom’s minister in charge of pilgrimages, Mohammed …

Zarif: Iran can cooperate with Saudi

Zarif: Iran can cooperate with Saudi

Iran and Saudi Arabia should be able to work together to help end conflicts in Syria and Yemen, after successfully cooperating over Lebanon last year, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said at the World …

Iran and Saudi Arabia to discuss Hajj

Iran and Saudi Arabia to discuss Hajj

An Iranian delegation will visit Saudi Arabia on February 23 to discuss the issue of Hajj with Saudi officials. The Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s representative on Hajj Affairs Ali Qazi …

Saudi court sentences 15 people to death for spying

Saudi court sentences 15 people to death for spying

A Saudi court sentenced 15 people to death for spying for Iran, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported. The 15 were among 32 people — comprising 30 Saudi Shia Muslims, one Iranian and an Afghan — who were detained in …