Arab States

Ayt. Sistani rejects Hosni Mubarak’s claim on disloyalty of Shiites to their homelands

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – In a letter, which dates back to 2006, top Iraqi Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani rejected a claim by the former Egyptian president Mubarak on the disloyalty of Shiite Arabs to their homelands.

US Commander says deploying additional troops to Persian Gulf cannot deter Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – A top US general said that America’s addition of 14,000 troops in the Persian Gulf since the spring would probably not deter Iran from attacking the US targets.

US military official urges Arab states to unite against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – US Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein said Sat. that he was hopeful a bitter dispute between Persian Gulf Arab states could soon end, urging them to unify military capabilities against Iran.

Zarif reiterates call on Arab states for confidence-building

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again called on the Persian Gulf littoral countries to join Iran's Hope initiative.

Arab League Council to hold emergency meeting on Turkish operation in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The Council of the League of Arab States on Saturday will hold an emergency meeting at the level of foreign ministers to discuss the situation around the Turkish military operation in northern Syria.

By: Fatemeh Salehi

Tel Aviv’s proposal for non-aggression pact with Arabs

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – In the shadow of current changes in the region, Netanyahu revealed a new Zionist regime’s plan for striking an agreement with the Arabs against Iran, which sends important messages.

Any new war would result in wiping Israeli regime off world map: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Chief Commander of IRGC Major General Hossein Salami says that the Israeli Zionist regime is no longer a threat, warning any mistake by Israel would lead to the regime’s total destruction.

'We welcome Russia’s plan about Iran-Arab countries negotiations': MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – “We welcome Russia’s plan for starting negotiations between Iran and Arab countries since we believe more talks would be beneficial,” a member of the Iranian Parliament’s Supreme National Security Council said on Saturday.

US scares PG states to sell arms: senior MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – The United States frightens Persian Gulf countries to sell their arms and create military base in the region, said Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission.

Iran ‘openly embraces’ talks with Persian Gulf states: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Monday that Tehran welcomes talks with Persian Gulf countries.

European Parliament Elections bad news for Israel, S Arabia, and UAE

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – The results of the recent European Parliament Elections is bad news for Israel’s right-wing coalition, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates, according to an analysis on American website of Lobelog.

Zarif urges Arab rulers to support Palestine instead of raving about Iran

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Attending the International Quds Day rallies in Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned an anti-Iran statement released by Arab countries after an emergency meeting in Saudi Arabia.

Araghchi:

Iran’s proposed non-aggression pact can pave way for confidence-building in region

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – In a meeting with Qatari foreign minister Tue., Abbas Araghchi said that the non-aggression pact proposed by Iran to Persian Gulf countries can pave way for confidence-building and cooperation among countries in the region.

Iran Army commander:

Iran won't start any war; fully ready to defend nation

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said Wed. that Iran will not start any war, but it is fully ready to defend the country.

Saudi Arabia to convene Arab leaders in emergency summits

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has invited Persian Gulf and Arab leaders to convene emergency summits, according to the Kingdom’s foreign ministry.

Russia interested in start of talks between Iran, Arab states

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – “Russia is interested in having Iran and the Persian Gulf Arab countries start negotiations, the issue that will help bring peace and stability into the region,” Iran’s Ambassador to Russia quoted the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov as saying in Moscow Conference on International Security.

Many heads of Arab countries are following ‘unbelievers’: Leader

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that neglecting Quran’s teachings have caused many Arab officials to follow ‘unbelievers’.

People from 6 Arab countries launch campaign to aid Iranian flood-hit ones

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Six Arab countries of Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, and Tunisia started a campaign under ‘#Ahl_vafa’ in Gaza, to send aid to Iranian flood-stricken people.

FM Zarif to Arab states:

“No matter how much you kowtow, they will still steal your lands”

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned Trump's proclamation of Israeli regime's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, lashing out at the Arab states for their policy towards occupation.

By: Ruhollah Ghasemian

Pompeo’s pointless Mideast trip

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – These days, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to the Middle East and his meeting with his eight Arab counterparts have led some to think that Washington is planning to organize an Arab alliance against Iran and a war on Tehran will soon take shape in the region.

US military officials wiser than its politicians: Safavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that US military officials are wiser than politicians of the country, especially Trump.

US wages economic war against Iranian nation like terrorists: Larijani

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker said on Saturday that the US is a waging an economic war against Iranian children, women and patients just like terrorists who attack innocent civilians.

Army issues statement on Quds Day, condemns Arab rulers’ treason against Palestine

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Army has issued a statement on the anniversary of the International Quds Day, condemning some Arab rulers’ betrayal of Palestinian cause.

Kharrazi:

No chance for negotiations on Iran’s missiles

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations rejected any possibility for talks on Iran's missile power, saying the missiles are developed to defend the country.

World top leaders to attend Rouhani's inauguration ceremony

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Parviz Esmaeli, deputy for communications and information at President Office, announced that 8 presidents and 19 speakers of parliament will attend the inauguration ceremony of Hassan Rouhani due on August 5.

Riyadh no longer a reliable political base for Arabs

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Saudi Arabia was no longer a solid and reliable political base for Arab countries.