Tehran, Riyadh consider re-establishing direct flights

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held discussions with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, regarding the facilitation of commercial visas and the resumption of direct flights between the two nations.

Abbas worried Israel will try to push Palestinians out of the West Bank

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday said he is worried that Israel will try to “push Palestinians out of the West Bank after it’s done with Gaza”. Abbas spoke at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, whose guest list also includes representatives of Hamas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Tehran, Riyadh eye closer tourism ties in post-diplomatic reconciliation

TEHRAN — In another step towards fostering stronger travel ties between Tehran and Riyadh, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minster Ezzatollah Zarghami, welcomed Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Tehran, Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, for discussions aimed at boosting tourism cooperation between the two neighboring states.

Iran takes lead in defending Palestinians’ rights: expert

TEHRAN- Mokhtar Haddad, an expert on regional issues, has said that Iran’s foreign policy efforts in pursuing the rights of the Palestinians have been one of a kind.

'U.S. providing Israel with weapons, playing major role in ensuring its survival'

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the U.S. is the primary source of weaponry that the Israeli regime uses to murder Palestinian women and children, describing it as playing a major role in ensuring the regime’s survival.

Iran ready to cooperate Saudi Arabia over Palestine issue: Iran’s ambassador  

TEHRAN- The Iranian ambassador to Riyadh Alireza Enayati voiced Tehran’s readiness to cooperate with Riyadh over the Palestine issue. 

President Raisi due to attend Islamic summit on Gaza in Riyadh on Saturday

TEHRAN- Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia in order to participate in an extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over the assault on Gaza by the Israeli regime.

Iranian, Saudi tourism ministers condemn attack on hospital in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami and his Saudi counterpart Ahmed Al-Khateeb on Wednesday condemned Israel’s strike on a hospital in Gaza.

Envoy lauds Oman that mediated between Tehran and Riyadh

TEHRAN – Iran’s newly-appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, has thanked Oman for facilitating the resumption of Iran-Saudi relations. 

From resting stops to cultural hubs: 54 Iranian caravanserais gain UNESCO label

TEHRAN — On Sunday, a selection of 54 centuries-old roadside inns won a UNESCO label under the name: The Persian Caravanserai.

Iran invites Saudi Arabia to join Iftar nomination for UNESCO label

TEHRAN - Iran has invited Saudi Arabia to join a possible UNESCO listing for Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, which are shared among Muslim-majority countries.

Tehran, Riyadh to share experiences in environmental protection 

TEHRAN - Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to share their valuable experiences in the field of environment, especially in dealing with sand and dust storms.

Tehran, Riyadh to collaborate on improving regional health   

TEHRAN- The Iranian health minister, Bahram Einollahi, and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, have stressed the need to establish a joint committee to help solve regional health problems.

Saudi FM expects ‘new chapter’ in Riyadh-Tehran ties

TEHRAN – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday that his country expects that a new chapter will be opened in relations between the Saudi Kingdom and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Why Riyadh changed the path 

Hamshahri wrote in a note about Riyadh's reproachment with Tehran and said: Saudi Arabia, after suffering heavy political, security and economic losses, concluded that America's humiliating and blackmailing attitude had cost the kingdom greatly.

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Warm greetings from Riyadh to Tehran

In a note, Hamshahri wrote about the visit of the Saudi foreign minister to Tehran.

Tehran to reopen embassy in Riyadh Tuesday

TEHRAN - Iran will officially reopen its embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

Beijing museum to hold exhibit of relics from Iran, China and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – A selection of ancient relics from Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia is set to go on view at a Beijing museum, Iran’s deputy tourism chief said on Thursday.

Tehran-Riyadh détente throws cold water on the Abraham Accords: analysis

TEHRAN - In a commentary on May 2, the Strait Times said the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia “throws cold water on the Abraham Accords.”

Tehran, Riyadh consider tourism boost after seven-year hiatus

TEHRAN – Tehran and Riyadh are considering ways to widen tourism cooperation, such as easing visa procedures and re-establishing routine direct flights after more than seven years of diplomatic estrangement.

Iranian team visits Saudi to set the stage for reopening diplomatic missions

TEHRAN - An Iranian team visited Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to pave the way for reopening diplomatic missions as the two countries prepare to restore ties after seven years.

Xi says China ready to back follow-up process between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Iran to invite Saudi king to Tehran as Raisi invited to Riyadh

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said like Saudi Arabia his country also intends to invite the Saudi king to visit Iran.

China emerging as a flexible peacemaker in West Asia: Foreign Affairs

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on March 15, Foreign Affairs analyzes how China has emerged as “flexible peacemaker” in West Asia (Middle East). 

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Xi sees opening to reduce U.S. presence in Persian Gulf: professor

TEHRAN – Hossein Askari, a professor emeritus of business and international affairs at George Washington University, sees the high-profile visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia as effort to “reduce the power and presence of the United States in the Persian Gulf” by capitalizing on the “rocky relationship” between U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

Foes send Iran messages not to hit us: IRGC chief

TEHRAN - The adversary is "scared" and "on alert," according to the head commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), since it frequently sends signals to Iran appealing with the country not to retaliate militarily.

Iran renews call for release of Iranian citizens abroad

TEHRAN— On Saturday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman urged European countries to release jailed Iranian citizens.

Iran: MBS offered Tehran-Riyadh talks be made public and official

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani announced on Monday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has offered that the next round of Tehran-Riyadh talks be made public and official.