Jeddah

Amir-Abdollahian thanks OIC for supporting Palestinians

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha and thanked him and the OIC for their support for Gaza people. 

Iran’s consul general to Jeddah departs for Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) –  Iran’s new consul general to the Saudi city of Jeddah Hassan Zarnegar Abarqouie has departed for the kingdom to begin his diplomatic mission there several months after Tehran and Riyadh restored ties after seven years.

Amir-Abdollahian visits Iran embassy in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian visited the Embassy compound in Riyadh in continuation of his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Jeddah summit made no sense at all: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Senior Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov criticized the recent Jeddah Summit on the Ukraine war for not inviting Russia, describing it as non-sense.

Russian diplomat:

West efforts to make global South back Kyiv doomed to failure

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The West's efforts to mobilize the global South to support Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's formula are doomed to failure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said Sunday.

Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for Arab League summit

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – President Bashar al-Assad Thursday arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to take part in the 32nd round of Arab Summit.

Economy minister:

Iran reaches agreements with Saudi Arabia at Jeddah forum

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Iranian minister of economic and financial affairs gave explanations on Monday about Iran's agreements with Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the recent Islamic finance forum in Jeddah.

Iran minister urges Oman to accelerate implementing deals

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Minister of Finance of Oman in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the Iranian economy minister called for the formation of joint committees to accelerate the implementation of investment and customs agreements.

Syria delegation attends Arab League for 1st time in 12 years

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The Syrian delegation participated in a meeting preparatory for the Economic and Social Council of Works of the Arab League on Sunday.

Iran economy minister travels to Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Heading a high-ranking economic delegation, Iran's Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Assad to attend Arab League Summit in Jeddah

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The Syrian president received an invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to participate in the thirty-second session of the Arab League Council meeting at the summit level, which will be held in Jeddah on May 19.

OIC to hold emergency meeting on Sudan

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) –The Organization of Islamic Cooperation will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the developments in Sudan.

Bin Farhan to Amir-Abdollahian:

Riyadh to make preparations for reopening of Iran's missions

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iin a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, he Iranian foreign minister announced the efforts to reopen Iranian embassy in Saudi Arabia before Hajj.

Iran FM spox:

Iran technical team arrives in S Arabia for embassies talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Confirming the arrival of the Iranian delegation in Saudi Arabiya, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said efforts are being made to reopen Iranian embassy before Hajj rituals this year.

Large fire in Saudi city of Jeddah extinguished

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Local Saudi sources reported a big fire in the city of Jeddah that was extinguished by the civil defense forces.

At least two people dead after heavy rains in Jeddah: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, delaying flights and forcing schools to close, officials said.

At least 4 killed, injured in suicide attack in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Media have reported that a suicide attack in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah has left at least 4 individuals killed and injured on Friday.

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.

In Jeddah Security Summit:

PGCC states stress mutual respect for countries sovereignty

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) member states participating in Jeddah Summit in a final statement stressed adherence to good neighborliness, mutual respect and respect for sovereignty of countries.

“Our hands remain outstretched to Iran”: Saudi Arabian FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Stating that his country’s hands remain outstretched to Iran, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that negotiations with Iran have been ‘positive’, but it has not yet reached their goal.

In Jeddah Summit, Biden says US will not exit from ME region

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Saudi-hosted summit in Jeddah with the participation of Aran states rulers and US President Joe Biden was held on Saturday.

US, Saudi Arabia issue joint anti-Iranian statement

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Accusing Iran of interfering in other countries' internal affairs, the US and Saudi Arabia in a joint statement stressed their commitment to deter the country to do so.