Arab States

Ex-White House official:

Biden should have moved faster to rejoin JCPOA

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Stating that the US was too cautious and should have simply rejoined the JCPOA on the understanding that Iran would come back into compliance, Prof. Frank von Hippel believes Netanyahu would like a war between the US and Iran.
2021-05-03 16:13
Ex-advisor to Saudi finance ministry:

Al-Saud’s weapon of money, bribery less effective after Trump

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Hossein Askari, Professor of Business and International Affairs at GWU believes with Trump gone, al-Saud’s only weapon, money and bribery, is less effective, so Bin Salman feels vulnerable and he needs to reach out to Iran.
2021-05-02 13:59
Qatar says it's time Persian Gulf Arabs start talks with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that his country has urged Persian Gulf Arab nations to enter a dialogue with Iran and that it was the right time for Doha to broker negotiations.
2021-01-19 08:40
Ogutcu in an interview with MNA:

US goal to destabilize Iran's economy, political system

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Referring to US sanctions amid Covid-19, a former Turkish diplomat said, "destabilizing Iran’s economy and political system is an integral part of the grand US strategy for the Middle East" regardless of who wins the election.
2020-10-11 17:16
Kuwait calls for dialogue between Iran, Arab states

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Kuwait's Prime Minister Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah urged Iran and Arab countries to dialogue in order to end tensions in the region.
2020-09-26 14:44
Who were main arms suppliers to Saddam in war against Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – During the eight years of the Imposed War (1980-88) against Iran, many countries provided financial and military aid to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, with US, France, and Germany as major contributors.
2020-09-22 17:00
Sheikh Isa Qassim:

Normalization of relations with Zionist regime evil act

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Condemning Bahrain-Israeli tie normalization, Bahrain's leading Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim said that the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime is a great infelicitous and evil act.
2020-09-13 13:45
In a panel discussion at MNA;

No deal can legitimize the Zionist regime: Khaled al- Qaddumi

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Hamas' Representative in Iran said that the Israeli regime still is in intense need of recognition by minor countries in the region despite support from super powers, the UN secretary-general and Europeans.
2020-08-24 15:33
In couple of interviews with MNA;

Experts comment on International Quds Day

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – On the occasion of International Quds Day, we reached out to some experts, politicians and religious figures to share their viewpoints with our readers on the important issue of Palestine.
2020-05-22 11:22
In an interview with MNA;

US analyst believes SA, PG rulers normalizing ties with Israel to assure West support

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Criticizing Saudi Arabia and some Persian Gulf Arab states Stephen Lendman said they are trying to normalize ties with the Israeli regime to survive their political and economic relationship with the West adding all repressive regimes like them and Israel are doomed to decline.
2020-05-22 02:00
62 Arab organizations call on UN to help lift anti-Iranian sanctions amid outbreak

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Some 62 Arab organizations and associations signed a joint statement, calling for an immediate lifting of anti-Iranian sanctions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-29 16:12
UAE to host anti-Iran Arab Ministerial Quartet Committee

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Arab Ministerial Quartet Committee meeting will be held next Wednesday in UAE to discuss what has been called ‘ways to confront Iran’.
2020-03-01 17:37
Zarif calls Deal of Century an opportunity for Iran to foil US-Israeli plots

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the ‘Deal of the Century’ can be used to foil the plots hatched by the US and the Israeli regime for the region.
2020-02-03 15:29
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.
2019-12-08 17:34
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.
2019-11-23 22:31
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.
2019-11-16 22:54
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.
2019-10-29 15:51
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.
2019-10-12 11:52
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.
2019-10-08 17:15
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.
2019-10-02 20:02
Despite differences PG states able to preserve regional dynamics: Turkish expert

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) –Emphasizing significance of the role of regional countries in ensuring the the Persian Gulf security, Dr. Bilgahan Alagoz says Despite all the problems between Iran and the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, this region has always been able to preserve its own unique dynamics.
2019-08-27 00:10
By: Mohammad Ghaderi

How plans for restraining Iran backfired

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s active resistance and strategic patience have nullified all plans of western opponents to restrain Iran. In the latest meeting on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the western countries stepped back from their previously harsh policies.
2019-08-02 17:30
'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.
2019-07-06 16:23
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.
2019-07-01 14:21
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.
2019-06-24 12:09
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.
2019-06-03 22:00
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.
2019-05-31 15:31
Intl. Quds day marks end of ‘Deal of the Century’: Hamas official

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – In an interview with Mehr, Ismail Radwan, a senior member of Hamas, hailed the role that the International Quds Day plays in keeping the Palestinian cause alive, saying that the day this year will mark the total collapse of the ‘Deal of the Century.’
2019-05-29 17:13
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.
2019-05-28 22:42
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.
2019-05-22 22:39