Arab 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).

Saudi FM lauds Arab-Chinese ties as conf. opens in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan praised on Sunday the Arab world’s trade and economic partnership with China, while underscoring the importance of this relationship and the mutual desire to boost it.

Arab Parl. expresses support for Syria sovereignty, security

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The Arab Parliament affirmed its keenness to support Syria’s security, stability, unity, and sovereignty, welcoming its return to the Arab League and the Arab Parliament.

Arab League denounces new Israeli regime aggression in Quds

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – The Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, condemned a new assault by the Israeli police on the Al Aqsa Mosque, in occupied East Quds where the regime forces arrested nearly 400 Palestinians.

China plans new ME summit with Iran's particpation

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – China is planning a broader summit between Iran and the six-nation Persian Gulf Cooperation Council after it brokered the Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement, western media said on Sunday.

Delegation from union of Arab parliaments to go to Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The union of Arab parliaments held a meeting in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad Saturday and the participants emphasized rebuilding relations with Syria.

Kuwait government resigns for fifth time in 2 years

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Kuwaiti government submitted its resignation on Monday due to disagreements with the National Assembly, local media reported on Monday.

Sanaa gov. delegation signs academic agreement with Jordan

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – A delegation from the Sanaa government has visited Jordan's capital of Amman and have signed an agreement for academic cooperation with Jordanian authorities.

Putin:

ME, N Africa play important role in multipolar world

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The Middle East and North Africa play an increasingly important role in a “multipolar” world, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iran condemns Arab League, Quartet Committee statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The spokesperson of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the statement issued after the 158th meeting of foreign ministers of the Arab League and the Quartet Committee.

Death toll from heavy rains, floods in Sudan rises to 79

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The number of people killed by the torrential rains that have swept through large parts of Sudan since the beginning of this month has risen to 79, media have reported.

Five Arab states' leaders to meet in Egypt

EHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – According to local Iraqi media, the heads of the five Arab countries including the Prime Minister of Iraq will hold a summit on Tuesday in the city of Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

Persian Gulf security needs no foreign powers: IRGC navy

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said Monday that the regional countries have the capabilities to maintain Persian Gulf region's security.

Iran FM thanks Iraq for efforts to advance regional dialogue

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Iran's foreign minister thanked Baghdad's efforts and constructive role in the formation and promotion of regional talks which strengthen regional security.

Bahraini FM levels new allegations against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Bahraini Foreign Minister made new allegations against Iran in a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart in Manama on Wednesday.

Iran warns neighbors against letting Israel in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned neighboring countries against allowing Israelis into the Persian Gulf, saying such a move would bring nothing but chaos and instability to the region.

US congress discuss bill to bolster Israel, Arab air defenses

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – US lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at bolstering defense cooperation between the Zionist regime of Israel and several Arab states.