Arab States

US-backed ‘New Gaza’ plan draws Arab fury

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Arab nations are pushing back against a US-supported proposal to rebuild a “New Gaza” within the Israeli-occupied areas of the enclave, warning that the plan could lead to the long-term "partition" and occupation of Gaza.

6 Arab states expanded coop. with Israel during Gaza war

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Even as key Arab states condemned the war in the Gaza Strip, they quietly expanded security cooperation with the Israeli military, leaked US documents reveal.

Kremlin expects to hold Russia-Arab summit in November

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Russia-Arab summit, originally planned for October in Moscow, may now take place in November.

West wants Arab nations to remain wary towards Iran: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the West of games aimed at keeping Arab countries’ wary attitude towards Iran.

Words cannot bring end to Israeli atrocities: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian president says Israeli attack on Qatar was enabled by decades of staunch support by US and allies for the regime, calling for taking practical actions on the part of the Muslim nations to stop the aggressor regime.

PGCC claim against Iran is baseless: Iran Embassy

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – In reaction to the statements of the Secretary-General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council against Iran, Iran's Embassy in Moscow stresses that any action by Iran on islands under its sovereignty is considered legitimate.

Larijani:

Iran stands firm on resistance, regional dialogue

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani says that the United States cannot cut Iran's relations with Arab states, adding that his country will firmly stand with resistance groups.

Yemen urges Islamic, Arab states to confront Israel

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The head of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen called on Islamic and Arab nations and governments to adopt a strong and unified position to confront the pervasive threat of the Israeli regime.

Yemeni leader:

Zionist regime willing to kill hundreds of thousands in Gaza

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – "The Zionist Israeli regime is willing to kill hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to take control of the Gaza Strip," according to the Yemen's Ansarullah Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi on Thursday.

Iran to sue Google for attempts to misname Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The National Virtual Space Center has announced plans to take legal action against Google for distorting the name of the Persian Gulf.

Report:

Iran's warning made Trump retreat from renaming Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Local American media reported that the reason for President Donald Trump's revision of the decision to rename the Persian Gulf was Iran's stark warning amid talks.

Sudan severs ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Sudan has cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after repeatedly accusing the Gulf nation of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country's civil war.

Dust storms sweep across Arab countries

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A wave of dust storms and erratic weather gripped several Arab nations Monday, triggering official warnings about low visibility and urging residents to avoid outdoor and maritime activities.

UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the continuous Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to Syria's unity, stability and territorial integrity.

Iran Leader advisor calls for dialogue with Arab states

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi says that there has to be a serious dialogue between Iran and the Persian Gulf littoral Arab states amid the Israeli regime's domination threats.

EU leaders warn;

Arab nations decry Trump’s plan to forcibly displace Gazans

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of five Arab countries and a senior Palestinian official have expressed their opposition to the US President’s controversial proposal to expel people from Gaza and relocate them to neighboring states.

IFCO CEO:

Arab states willing to invest in Iranian oil sector

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Iranian Fuel Conservation Organization (IFCO) Hossein Hosseinzadeh said the Arab governments have shown high interest in investing in the Iranian oil sector.

Iran's 1st Vice Pres. Aref:

Iran calls for referendum in Palestine as best solution

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has reiterated Iran's call for holding a referendum in occupied Palestinians as the best solution to the regional crisis.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ):

Arabs companionship played role in Israeli regime crimes

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) resistance movement says the cruelty and crimes of the Zionists would not have been possible without the shameful companionship of the Arabs.

Iran reacts to PGCC statement on trio islands

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry has reacted to the statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) regarding the Iranian trio islands of Abu Musa, the Greater, and the Lesser Tunbs.

Iran emphasizes Immediate cessation of Gaza war

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian parliamentary delegation met and discussed with the parliamentary delegations of Palestine, Bangladesh, Syria, and the deputy parliament speaker of Qatar on the sidelines of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA).

S. Arabia hosts meeting of Arab foreign ministers on Gaza

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting of Arab foreign ministers Thursday to consult on developments in the Gaza Strip, which is under a devastating Israeli war that has resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.

Iran warns neighbors not to disrupt ties for hollow remarks

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has told neighboring countries against making hollow remarks regarding three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Arab journalist:

"Palestine would be free if all Muslims helped it like Iran"

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A Gaza journalist has hailed Iran’s unwavering support for Palestine, saying the Palestinian lands would’ve been liberated from Israeli occupation if all Muslim governments had helped Palestinians the way Iran does.

Tehran slams Russian-Arab Forum statement on trio Islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani rejected and condemned the inclusion of some baseless content in the 6th Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum statement regarding Iran’s trio islands.

US envoy to visit PG states for security of Israeli ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Timothy Lenderking, the US State Department’s special envoy to Yemen, will visit the Persian Gulf this week to organize efforts to ensure marine security in the Red Sea, the department stated on Tuesday.

Hezbollah official urges Arab rulers to support Palestine

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General addressing Arab countries leaders said "Resistance is strong and firm, but Zionists will come to you".

Iran's FM wraps up Persian Gulf tour with 'very good news'

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister has concluded a three-day tour of Persian Gulf Arab neighbors, saying the visit will bear "very good news" for the countries and the region.

China, Arab countries sign 30 agreements worth almost $10 bn

TEHRAN, Jun 12 (MNA) – The first day of the 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Saudi Arabia ended with the signing of 30 investment agreements worth 37.5 billion Saudi riyals ($9.9 billion).