Saudi Arabia
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Iraqi FM, counterparts discuss Al-Kadhimis' trip to Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister discussed the results of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi’s recent trip to Tehran and Riyadh with his Jordanian and Saudi counterparts.
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Saudis seize 2 Yemeni fuel ships
TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – A Spokesman for Yemeni Petroleum Company announced that the Saudi-led coalition has seized two Yemeni ships carrying fuel.
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Al-Kadhimi, bin Salman review bilateral ties, regional issues
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi discussed Baghdad-Riyadh relations and some regional issues with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday.
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Regional NATO will be dead on arrival
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – A number of Arab countries and Israeli regime have increased their diplomatic interactions and contacts amid a tense atmosphere in the West Asia region ahead of a visit by US President Joe Biden.
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Turkish expert in an interview with MNA:
Iran, energy crisis reasons for Biden's visit to Riyadh
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) –Bilgehan Alagoz says the global energy crisis and ambiguity surrounding the Iran nuclear talks are key factors for Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
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EU parliament member told MNA;
US overlooks Saudi human rights abuses, war crimes
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Clare Daly says the US has secured Europe as a new captive market for its LNG exports, adding that the White House is walking back its policy commitments regarding Saudi human rights abuses and war crimes.
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WH rejects claims on Biden's one-on-one meeting with MBS
TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden's upcoming meeting with Saudi officials will "include" the kingdom's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, the White House said.
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Iran steps up diplomacy ahead of Biden trip to region
TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran has ramped up its diplomatic efforts to dispel misunderstandings in the West Asia region amid ongoing efforts from the West to build a coalition against Tehran during US President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to the region.
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Saudi attacks on Yemen's Saada leaves several killed, injured
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – News sources on Friday night reported that 2 people were killed and one other was injured in Saudi attacks on the Yemeni Saada province.
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FM Amir-Abdollahian:
Baghdad-mediated talks between Tehran, Riyadh seem 'positive'
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister expressed Iran's satisfaction with Baghdad-mediated talks between Tehran and Saudi Arabia, saying that Iran's assessment of the recent round of talks is positive.
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Saudi, Iraqi land forces staging joint exercise
TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – According to Arab sources, the land forces of Iraq and Saudi Arabia have kicked off a nine-day joint exercise in Saudi Arabia's northern region.
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Desperate S Arabia seeks lasting deal with Yemen's Ansarulla
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – After the Saudi-Emirati coalition failed to achieve its goals in Yemen, Saudi officials have begaun new direct talks with Yemeni Houthi Ansarullah in order to reach a long-term agreement.
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Biden to pay 1st visit to Middle East as president in July
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to the occupied lands of Palestine (Israel), the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday.
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By: Seyed Saeed Reza Razavi
See-off ceremony of Iranian Hajj pilgrims
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A see-off ceremony was held for the first group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims, who departed the country for Medina on Sunday morning.
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On Biden's likely visit to Riyadh;
US has to accept its policies insanity toward Iran, Venezuela
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Stating that Biden needs Iran and Venezuela besides Saudi Arabia's oil, Prof. Askari said that the US will have to eventually come to terms with the insanity of its policies toward Venezuela and Iran.
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Saudi, China defense officials hold military talks
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Defense officials of Saudi Arabia defense officials on Sunday discussed the military relations between the two countries on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Biden says he has not yet decided on SA trip
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden said he had "not yet" decided if he will travel to Saudi Arabia, a week after he opened the door to a possible trip.
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Mine explosions in Yemen leave 21 killed, injured in a week
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – News sources on late Friday reported that 3 civilians were killed and 18 people were injured after several mines exploded in different parts of Yemen in one week.
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Bahraini regime levels new allegations against Iran
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Bahraini Interior Ministry made new allegations against Iran in a statement on Tuesday.
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Iran consults with Saudis through third parties on dust storm
TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Department of Environment said that Saudi Arabia is the main origin of dust particles, adding that Tehran is consulting with Saudis to jointly tackle the air pollution from dust particles.
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Yemen's defense minister:
Yemen fully ready to confront any SA military options
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Yemeni defense minister Mohamed al-Atifi said that the Yemeni forces are fully prepared and ready for confronting any military options from the Saudi coalition.
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Pakistani PM:
Pakistan striving to boost unity among Muslim Ummah
TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Pakistan will continue to strive to promote unity among Muslim Ummah, Pakistan's Prime Minister said, attaching great importance to Pakistan's relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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Iran to send consular delegation to Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iran plans to send a six-member consular delegation to Saudi Arabia during the obligatory Hajj.
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Blinken discusses Iran's nuclear deal, Ukraine with Saudi FM
TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed regional developments including Iran's nuclear deal as well as the Ukraine war with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Tuesday.
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Saudi FM says not enough progress in talks with Iran
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Saudi foreign minister has said that there has been little progress in negotiations with Iran which is not enough, while adding Saudi Arabia's hands are extended to Iran.
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Yemeni army shoots down Saudi drone over Sanaa
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced that the Yemeni army had shot down a Saudi drone over the skies of Sanaa.
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Saudi coalition violates Yemeni ceasefires 134 times in a day
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Yemeni sources said that the Saudi coalition violated the humanitarian-military ceasefire 134 times during the past 24 hours.
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Kharrazi:
EU's Mora visit to Iran paved way for continuation of talks
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Strategic Foreign Relations Council Seyed Kamal Kharrazi says that the recent visit of the EU coordinator of the Vienna talks paved the way for the continuation of the negotiations.
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Transfer of power in Saudi Arabia imminent: Saudi source
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – A Saudi source told media news that the transfer of power in Saudi Arabia is imminent.
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US’ Blinken discusses Iran, region with Saudi official
TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed Iran and regional developments with Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Washington on Saturday.