Saudi king points to Iran as top threat in policy speech
4 years, 1 month ago

Saudi king points to Iran as top threat in policy speech

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slammed rival Iran and hailed his country’s efforts at combating the coronavirus and stabilizing oil supplies in an annual speech delivered early Thursday. The speech, which outlined the country’s policy priorities and achievements, was delivered virtually by the 82-year-old monarch to the advisory Shura Council in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The king stressed the necessity of “finding a radical solution to ensure Iran does not acquire weapons of mass destruction.” “Saudi Arabia affirms the danger of the Iranian regime’s regional project,” he said. Some 10.6 million lower income Saudi citizens also rely on monthly cash assistance from the government’s so-called “Citizen’s Account.” The average monthly support for a family is around 1,050 riyals, or $280.

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Saudi Arabia postpones Israel deal amid war, engages with Iran: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia postpones Israel deal amid war, engages with Iran: Report

India Today  

Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh's thinking said, signalling a rapid rethinking of its foreign policy priorities as war escalates between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas. The first source familiar with Saudi thinking said Washington had pressed Riyadh this week to condemn the Hamas attack but said Saudi …

Saudi Crown Prince: ‘getting closer’ towards normalising relations with Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Crown Prince: ‘getting closer’ towards normalising relations with Israel

Live Mint  

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that Saudi Arabia is steadily progressing towards normalising relations with Israel, in an interview with US broadcaster Fox News. “Every day, we get closer,” said Saudi the crown prince in an interview with Fox News. The Saudi Crown Prince issued a warning to Tehran despite previous talks in March to restore relations between …

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview ‘every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview ‘every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a rare interview with Fox News on Wednesday that negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day, but that treatment of Palestinians remains a “very important” issue to be resolved. Netanyahu’s office said the meeting “mostly dealt with ways to establish an …

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel

The Independent  

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Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s foreign minister met Friday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his visit to the kingdom, a sign of how the two countries are trying to ease tensions after years of turmoil. But since reaching a Chinese-mediated détente in March, Iran and Saudi Arabia have moved toward reopening diplomatic missions …

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS

Al Jazeera  

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held meetings with his Saudi counterpart on Thursday, his first visit since a rapprochement earlier this year. Iran’s foreign minister has met Saudi Arabia’s crown prince during his first visit to the kingdom since the Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement, officials said. After the meeting, Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim reported Amir-Abdollahian as saying …

Iran FM in Saudi Arabia, says relations ‘on the right track’
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran FM in Saudi Arabia, says relations ‘on the right track’

Al Jazeera  

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran meet as both counties seek to overcome past hostility and boost cooperation. Saudi Arabia and Iran are making progress on mending ties, Iran’s foreign minister has said after meeting with his counterpart in Riyadh, as the two regional heavyweights seek to overcome past hostility and boost cooperation. “Relations between Tehran and Saudi …

As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but ‘others’ also bidding
1 year, 6 months ago

As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but ‘others’ also bidding

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said after meeting with the visiting U.S. secretary of state on Thursday that while the kingdom would welcome U.S. aid in building its civilian nuclear program, “there are others that are bidding.” Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was responding to a question about recent news reports that Saudi Arabia is …

Saudi, Iran FMs hold Ramadan call, vow to meet 'soon': Riyadh
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi, Iran FMs hold Ramadan call, vow to meet 'soon': Riyadh

The Hindu  

The Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers spoke by phone to mark the beginning of Ramadan, vowing to meet "soon" to implement a landmark bilateral reconciliation deal, Riyadh said on Thursday. Saudi officials have said the Ministers' expected meeting is the next step in a surprise Chinese-brokered rapprochement announced on March 10 intended to fully restore diplomatic ties seven years after …

Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with help from China
1 year, 9 months ago

Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with help from China

India Today  

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to re-establish relations after years of hostility that had threatened stability and security in the Gulf and helped fuel conflicts in the Middle East from Yemen to Syria. A senior Iranian official said addressing tensions with Saudi Arabia had become a top priority for Tehran and would help resolve long-running talks on Iran's …

Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties
1 year, 9 months ago

Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic ties has wide-reaching effects across the Middle East and beyond, and reduces the chance of armed conflict between regional rivals. Here’s a look at some of the countries that could be affected by the deal, struck this week in China: — YEMEN: Both Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia wants dialogue after Jordan meeting: Iran minister
2 years ago

Saudi Arabia wants dialogue after Jordan meeting: Iran minister

Al Jazeera  

Several factors have delayed a sixth round of direct bilateral talks, which could be held at the foreign-minister level. Tehran, Iran – Saudi Arabia is open to more dialogue with Iran, according to comments made by the Iranian foreign minister after he met his Saudi counterpart in Jordan. On the other hand, Iran has significantly intensified its rhetoric against Saudi …

Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom
2 years, 1 month ago

Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials said Tuesday. Iran’s mission to the United Nations told The Associated Press on Wednesday the U.S. claims are “baseless.” “Western and Zionist regimes spread biased news aimed at creating a negative mood towards the …

Saudi Arabia, US on high alert after warning of imminent Iranian attack
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia, US on high alert after warning of imminent Iranian attack

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom, putting the American military and others in the Middle East on an elevated alert level, said Saudi and U.S. officials In response to the warning, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and several other neighboring states have raised the level of alert …

Iran to attack Saudi Arabia within 48 hrs? Intel shared with US, says report
2 years, 1 month ago

Iran to attack Saudi Arabia within 48 hrs? Intel shared with US, says report

Live Mint  

The increasing tension between Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States that also includes Russia waging war against Ukraine, has escalated to an extent that three officials have informed the United States that Iran might attack Saudi Arabia ‘soon or at least within the next 48 hours’, according to a report by AP. One of the officials who confirmed the …

Amid anti-hijab protests Iran may be planning attack, Saudi Arabia tells US
2 years, 1 month ago

Amid anti-hijab protests Iran may be planning attack, Saudi Arabia tells US

Hindustan Times  

The United States expressed concerns about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday warning that it will not hesitate to respond if necessary. Earlier Wall Street Journal had reported that Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the United States warning of an imminent attack from Iran. The report also said that the planned attacks on Saudi Arabia are an …

Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials

Al Jazeera  

United States says threats are concerning, and that it will defend Saudi Arabia and other Middle East allies. “We will not hesitate to act in the defence of our interests and partners in the region.” The Wall Street Journal newspaper first reported on Saudi Arabia sharing the intelligence with the US earlier on Tuesday. In October, the commander of Iran’s …

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday. “We will not hesitate to act in the defense of our interests and partners in the region.” One of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing described it as a credible threat of …

Saudi Arabia, UAE Snub Biden For Putin. They Are Irked Regarding Iran Nuclear Program, Houthis
2 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia, UAE Snub Biden For Putin. They Are Irked Regarding Iran Nuclear Program, Houthis

News 18  

White House officials said that they were unsuccessful in arranging a phone call between US president Joe Biden and the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, according to a report by news agency the Wall Street Journal. Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman as well as UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan criticised the US’ stand …

Iran’s new president sworn in amid stalled nuclear talks and hopes of Saudi detente
3 years, 4 months ago

Iran’s new president sworn in amid stalled nuclear talks and hopes of Saudi detente

CNN  

Tehran, Iran CNN — Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated as Iran’s next president on Thursday, signaling the start of a new harder-line era that could herald major shifts in the Islamic Republic’s policies at home and abroad. After his swearing in ceremony, Raisi called for US sanctions to be lifted, saying that his government will “support any diplomatic plan that will …

Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results

The Hindu  

A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that often spilled into neighboring countries and at least one still-raging war. “We would be happy if Iraq could be able to play any role in the direction of Iran’s closeness with nations that we have some challenges with.” …

‘Capture or kill’: U.S. report says Saudi crown prince targeted Jamal Khashoggi
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Capture or kill’: U.S. report says Saudi crown prince targeted Jamal Khashoggi

LA Times  

The Biden administration Friday sanctioned Saudi officials, but not the kingdom’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, after releasing an intelligence report concluding he was responsible for the grisly murder. The report “shines a bright light” on Khashoggi’s murder, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said, but the administration’s response was not intended to …

Saudi Arabia tells US it wants fair solution for Palestinians
4 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia tells US it wants fair solution for Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

King Salman spoke to Donald Trump on phone following UAE’s decision to normalise ties with Israel in US-brokered deal. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz told United States President Donald Trump that the Gulf country wanted to see a fair and permanent solution for the Palestinians, which was the starting point for its 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, the kingdom’s state …

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