Mohammad Bin Salman

MBS to start tour around region with Iran on agenda

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Diplomatic sources in Riyadh said Saturday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will begin an official tour of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council countries on Monday with the aim of resolving disputes.
2021-12-04 17:35
The truth behind MBS relation with the US

2021-11-16 08:35
Brookings helped Riyadh during Jamal Khashoggi crisis: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The Brookings Institution has secretly worked with an influential Saudi institution close to the Saudi Crown Prince to help Riyadh get out of the crisis that emerged after brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
2021-11-02 21:30
Bin Salman's said to paly role in attack on Kabul airport

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – A Saudi opponent has spoken of the role of Bin Salman in supporting the ISIL elements during the attack on Kabul airport.
2021-09-01 18:35
MBS disappointed by US behavior toward his brother: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Washington's behavior towards Khalid bin Salman has left the Saudi Crown Prince disappointed, a source close to the Saudi royal office has reportedly said.
2021-07-10 17:25
Saudi Arabia welcoming talks with Iran: FM Farhan

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that his country welcomes holding direct talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2021-07-03 12:21
Khashoggi killers trained in US

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Obama-era State Dept. approved paramilitary training in the US for Khashoggi killers.
2021-06-23 11:04
Bin Salman, Al-Sisi discuss formation of Arab NATO

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Following the recent surprise meeting between the Saudi Crown Prince and the Egyptian President, Egyptian sources reported that the two sides discussed some regional issues, including the formation of the "Arab NATO".
2021-06-19 15:17
Europeans refuse to hold official meeting with MBS

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A Western diplomatic source has revealed that European leaders have refused to meet with Mohammed bin Salman because of his black record of human rights violation.
2021-06-09 13:41
Raab, Saudi officials discuss regional issues, including Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is meeting with Saudi officials in Saudi Arabia, announced his meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and talks on Iran.
2021-06-08 18:00
Saudi, Kuwait princes to confer on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Saudi sources report that the Crown Prince of Kuwait Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Saudi Prince Bin Salman are to visit and confer on Iran.
2021-06-01 16:18
Hunter:

US priorities shift reason for changing Salman's approach

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Shireen Hunter believes that the shift in US global priorities and its decision not to give blanket support to Saudi Arabia, and the stalemate in the Yemen war are two reasons for changing Bin Salman's approach towards Iran.
2021-05-05 16:00
Bin Zayed to discuss Iran in unannounced trip to S. Arabia

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan is to pay an unexpected visit to Riyadh today to discuss important issues in the region, including Iran and the P4+1, with Bin Salman.
2021-05-05 14:00
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
NYTimes:

Tehran-Riyadh talks may continue at ambassadors level

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – In a report, the New York Times claimed that the next phase of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia may be held in May between the ambassadors of the two countries.
2021-05-02 16:26
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
Report:

Saudi prince bans his brother from leaving Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – An informal source reported that the Saudi Crown Prince has banned his brother from leaving the country.
2021-05-01 20:10
Iran welcoming S Arabia’s invitation of talk with Iran: Spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman showed reaction to the recent remarks of the Saudi Crown Prince and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia’s invitation for holding talks to iron out the differences.
2021-04-30 10:30
Qatari FM backs Saudi Arabia’s invitation to talk with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani reacted to the remarks of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about focus of foreign policy on dialogue in region including with Iran.
2021-04-29 20:00
Abu Dhabi crown price reacts to positions of MBS on Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi showed reaction to the positions of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Iran and described it as a reflection of Saudi Crown Prince’s balanced stance and wise views.
2021-04-29 13:47
Bin Salman adopts unprecedent, soft tone toward Yemeni Houthi

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – In his yesterday interview, the Saudi Crown Prince changed his tone towards the Ansarulah movement, saying that Houthis enjoy an Arab-Yemeni temperament and trait.
2021-04-28 16:00
King Salman suffers from Alzheimer's: Saudi dissident

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The prominent Saudi activist and dissident Saad Al-Fagih says King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
2021-03-13 15:30
Ex-US official says Biden not aware of JCPOA return urgency

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – "I don’t think that Biden adequately understands the urgency of doing so quickly before the situation enters another downward spiral," Ex-White House official says.
2021-03-13 11:19
Bin Salman orders house arrest of father-in-law

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has ordered the house arrest of his famous uncle and father-in-law, according to an informed Saudi source.
2021-03-10 13:19
Ex-advisor to Saudi finance ministry:

US to help bin Nayef, bin Abdulaziz to oust MBS

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Hossein Askari, Professor of Business and International Affairs at GWU believes that rather than imposing serious sanctions on Saudi Arabia, the US will instead help and support bin Nayef and bin Abdulaziz to oust MBS.
2021-03-09 16:46
Qatari Emir receives message of Saudi King

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a verbal message from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, on Monday.
2021-03-08 16:29
UN expert:

US failure to sanction MBS for Khashoggi killing 'dangerous'

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – A UN human rights investigator said it was extremely dangerous for the US to have named Saudi Arabia’s prince as having approved an operation to capture or kill Jamal Khashoggi but not to have taken action against him.
2021-03-02 09:15
US declassifies report on Khashoggi murder

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – A US intelligence report that was declassified on 26 February suggests that the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, approved an operation in Istanbul to "capture or kill" Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
2021-02-27 09:27
Moscow, Riyadh preparing military coop. agreement: Report

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Moscow and Riyadh are preparing a new agreement for military cooperation that will include several areas, local media reported.
2021-02-24 13:31
Saudi officials concerned over US stance against Bin Salman

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Sources reported that the Saudi king is deeply worried about the US government's stance against crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
2021-02-21 17:00