Bahrain and Iran agree to start talks aimed at restoring ties
6 months ago

Bahrain and Iran agree to start talks aimed at restoring ties

Al Jazeera  

Bahrain had cut ties with Iran in 2016, but relations improved following the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement last year. Bahrain and Iran have agreed to begin talks aimed at restoring political relations between the two countries, after a meeting between their foreign ministers in Tehran, the Bahraini foreign ministry has said. The meeting between Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani and the acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani took place on Sunday, during al-Zayani’s visit to Iran, where he is participating in the Asian Cooperation Dialogue summit. Bahrain also accused Iran of being involved in a 2011 anti-government protest movement led by the country’s Shia community, which was put down after the arrival of a Saudi force into Bahrain. Saudi Arabia had also cut ties with Iran in 2016, but restored them last year as part of a Chinese-brokered deal, and since then relations between Iran and Bahrain have also warmed.

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Riyadh and Teheran vow to elevate ties
1 month ago

Riyadh and Teheran vow to elevate ties

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia and Iran reaffirmed their commitment on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties at the second meeting of the China-Saudi Arabia-Iran Trilateral Joint Committee held in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji chaired the Riyadh meeting attended by Chinese Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, who led the Chinese delegation, and Majid Takht Ravanchi, …

Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, telling its civilian government there was “no harm” in engaging with its “enemy.” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks set clear red lines for any talks taking place under the government of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian …

Bahrain sent message through Russia to normalise ties with Iran: Official
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bahrain sent message through Russia to normalise ties with Iran: Official

Al Jazeera  

Bahraini officials have previously said that Manama is seeking improved relations with Tehran after years of tensions. Bahrain has sent a request via Russia to re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran, Iranian news outlets have reported, citing presidential adviser Mohammad Jamshidi. “Bahrain has sent a message to Iran through Russia to normalise relations with Iran,” Jamshidi was quoted as saying by …

Bahrain recalls ambassador from Israel amid escalating assault on Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Bahrain recalls ambassador from Israel amid escalating assault on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Governments across the region that have pursued stronger ties with Israel have come under pressure amid the Gaza war. Bahrain has confirmed that it recalled its ambassador from Israel, whose escalating war in Gaza has posed a challenge for regional governments that have pursued closer ties with Israel. Following an earlier statement from Bahrain’s lower house of parliament, the government …

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 Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran: Report

Al Jazeera  

The Saudi crown prince and Iranian president had their first phone call on Thursday to discuss the Israel-Gaza situation. Saudi Arabia is putting United States-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh’s thinking told Reuters news agency, signalling a rapid rethink of its foreign policy priorities as war escalates between Israel and Palestinian group …

Iran’s Raisi, Saudi Arabia’s MBS discuss Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Iran’s Raisi, Saudi Arabia’s MBS discuss Israel-Hamas war

Al Jazeera  

Two leaders have first phone call since Tehran and Riyadh restored ties under a China-brokered deal in March. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have spoken on the phone about the war between Israel and Hamas, in their first call since Tehran and Riyadh restored ties. The two leaders discussed on Wednesday “the need to …

What countries have normalised relations with Iran after Saudi detente?
1 year, 3 months ago

What countries have normalised relations with Iran after Saudi detente?

Al Jazeera  

Tehran seems on track to restore relations with more countries after a groundbreaking agreement with Saudi Arabia. So, who has recently re-established formal relations with Iran, what’s the latest between Tehran and Riyadh, and who else could follow suit in improving relations? When Iran and Saudi Arabia broke diplomatic relations, the fallout spread beyond them, with several Arab nations also …

What’s happening with normalising ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel?
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s happening with normalising ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel?

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia willing to normalise relations with Israel in exchange for a US defence pact and civilian nuclear programme. On Wednesday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told US channel Fox News: “Every day we get closer” to a normalisation deal with Israel. Saudi Arabia has been a big proponent of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which conditions normalisation with …

Saudi and Iran exchange ambassadors after rapprochement
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi and Iran exchange ambassadors after rapprochement

Al Jazeera  

Ambassadors of both countries arrived in Riyadh and Tehran after an agreement led to the restoration of full diplomatic ties. Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Iran has arrived in the country, and his counterpart has landed in Saudi, cementing a restoration of ties between the Gulf rivals after a seven-year rupture. Saudi Arabia’s leadership recognises the “importance of strengthening ties, increasing …

Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain, agrees to boost trade relations
1 year, 3 months ago

Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain, agrees to boost trade relations

Al Jazeera  

Israel and Bahrain continue to strengthen ties, after they were established in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords. Israel’s foreign minister has agreed with his Bahraini counterpart to boost trade relations, during his first visit to one of the two Gulf Arab states to establish ties with Israel. “The foreign minister and I agreed that we should work together …

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to depart for Riyadh
1 year, 3 months ago

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to depart for Riyadh

Al Jazeera  

The Iranian embassy reopened in June, and the ambassador is expected to be fully situated there within days. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says its ambassador to Saudi Arabia will soon depart for Riyadh to lead Tehran’s diplomatic mission that was reopened in early June after seven years. Iran’s new envoy to the kingdom, Alireza Enayati, met …

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

The Independent  

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Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince as long-standing tensions show signs of easing
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince as long-standing tensions show signs of easing

India TV News  

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as both countries considered arch-rivals of each other for several years are trying to defuse tensions following Chinese mediation. Iran has also been blamed for several attacks, including a missile and drone strike on Saudi Arabia's oil industry that temporarily reduced the kingdom's crude production. …

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 …

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties

Al Jazeera  

The two regional powers announce the key development in a joint statement after months of high-level talks. Mensur Akgun, a professor of international relations at Istanbul’s Kultur University, said ties between two key regional players have been exceedingly poor since the 2013 coup in particular because of Ankara’s unbending stance against the government of el-Sisi, who became president in 2014. …

Saudi foreign minister in Iran as part of restoration of diplomatic ties after a 7-year rift
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi foreign minister in Iran as part of restoration of diplomatic ties after a 7-year rift

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister arrived in Iran’s capital on Saturday, the latest step in the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two Mideast rivals, Iranian state media reported. Later, Prince Faisal said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman officially invited Raisi to visit Saudi Arabia, according to the state TV broadcast of a joint news …

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties

Al Jazeera  

It’s the first visit by a Saudi official to Iran in more than seven years, in a rapprochement deal brokered by China. Tehran, Iran — The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have met in Tehran as the longtime rivals seek to end a diplomatic rift and restore ties after seven years of tensions. Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari said, …

US, Iranian officials held talks in Oman in May: Media reports
1 year, 6 months ago

US, Iranian officials held talks in Oman in May: Media reports

Al Jazeera  

Omanis shuttled between two delegations, which did not meet, Axios reports. United States and Iranian officials have held indirect talks in Oman to further discussion over Tehran’s nuclear programme and other issues, the US-based news outlet Axios reports. White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk travelled to Oman on May 8 while Iran’s delegation – which included top nuclear negotiator …

Iran says indirect talks with U.S. continue via Oman
1 year, 6 months ago

Iran says indirect talks with U.S. continue via Oman

The Hindu  

Iran on Monday said it has continued indirect negotiations with the United States through the Sultanate of Oman over its nuclear deal and a possible prisoner swap. "We welcome the efforts of Omani officials and we exchanged messages with the other party through this mediator" over the lifting of U.S. sanctions, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said on Monday. …

Qatar and Bahrain to resume flights on May 25
1 year, 7 months ago

Qatar and Bahrain to resume flights on May 25

Al Jazeera  

The Gulf countries announced a restoration of ties in April, resolving a dispute dating back to 2017. The Gulf countries announced a restoration of ties last month when their respective foreign delegates met on April 12 at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council General Secretariat in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. In 2017, Bahrain, along with Saudi Arabia, the …

A new era for Iran and Saudi Arabia?
1 year, 7 months ago

A new era for Iran and Saudi Arabia?

Al Jazeera  

Why did Saudi-Iranian relations fall apart and what will it mean for each country as they sew them back together? Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Iran has been abandoned for years. It was stormed by Iranian protesters back in 2016 and shut down – an extremely low point in the two countries’ relations. So, what does restoring relations mean for these …

Iran and Saudi Arabia seek to restore ties: Key moments in their relationship
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia seek to restore ties: Key moments in their relationship

Firstpost  

Paris: After being at daggers drawn for years, longtime Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia are engaged in whirlwind diplomacy as they prepare to normalise relations after a seven-year split. As Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi prepares to visit Saudi Arabia, AFP looks back at key moments in the relationship: 1979: Iran revolution When Iranian revolutionaries overthrow the US-backed shah …

Saudi readies Arab talks on Syria as Mideast diplomacy shifts
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi readies Arab talks on Syria as Mideast diplomacy shifts

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia was preparing on April 13 to host an Arab regional meeting on ending Syria's isolation at a time of dizzying diplomatic shifts following its deal to resume relations with rival Iran. On April 14, ministers and top officials from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — …

Bahrain and Qatar to restore diplomatic ties after fallout over blockade
1 year, 8 months ago

Bahrain and Qatar to restore diplomatic ties after fallout over blockade

Firstpost  

The Gulf nations of Bahrain and Qatar agreed to restore diplomatic ties late on Wednesday. The blockade was lifted at the start of 2021, and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have restored ties with Qatar since then, with top leaders paying official visits in recent months. Bahrain and Qatar each issued official statements announcing the decision to …

Saudi foreign ministry says delegation arrives in Iran
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi foreign ministry says delegation arrives in Iran

Al Jazeera  

A Saudi ‘technical delegation’ has met Iran’s chief of protocol at the foreign ministry in Tehran, media reports. A Saudi Arabian diplomatic delegation has arrived in Tehran to discuss the reopening of its diplomatic missions after a seven-year absence, Riyadh’s foreign ministry has said. Saturday’s visit is part of “implementing the tripartite agreement” reached on March 10 between the two …

Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation. economic and commercial cooperation, the reopening of embassies and consulates general, and the emphasis on stability, stable security and development of …

Iran, Saudi ministers meet in China to cement reconciliation
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran, Saudi ministers meet in China to cement reconciliation

The Hindu  

The foreign ministers of Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday, paving the way for normalised ties under a surprise China-brokered deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan "negotiated and exchanged opinions with the emphasis on the official resumption of bilateral relations and the executive steps towards the …

Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, pledging commitment to Mideast stability
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, pledging commitment to Mideast stability

LA Times  

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, left, shakes hands with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, as Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang looks on in Beijing. Longtime Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to …

Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia meet in China
1 year, 8 months ago

Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia meet in China

Al Jazeera  

The meeting – the first of the two countries’ most senior diplomats in more than seven years – follows a March rapprochement. The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have met in Beijing in the first formal meeting of the two countries’ top diplomats in seven years. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed in March to restore ties and reopen …

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 …

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers in Ramadan call, agree to meet soon
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers in Ramadan call, agree to meet soon

Al Jazeera  

The Saudi Arabian and Iranian foreign ministers spoke by phone to mark the beginning of Ramadan and have agreed to meet “soon” to start the process of re-opening embassies and consulates, according to Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry. “The two ministers agreed to hold a bilateral meeting soon, to pave the way for the reopening of embassies and consulates between …

Iran’s Raisi welcomes invitation from king to visit Saudi Arabia
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran’s Raisi welcomes invitation from king to visit Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Iranian president has received an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia following reconciliation deal, Iranian official says. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has favourably received an invitation from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to visit the kingdom following the reconciliation deal between the two countries, an Iranian official has said. “In a letter to President Raisi … the King of Saudi Arabia welcomed …

How an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could affect U.S. influence
1 year, 9 months ago

How an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could affect U.S. influence

NPR  

How an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could affect U.S. influence An agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomatic relations is being assessed for its regional impact as well as how it could affect U.S. influence in the Middle East. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Saudi Arabia and Iran have had tense relations for years, but on Friday, the …

Saudi deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — News of the rapprochement between long-time regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran sent shock waves through the Middle East on Saturday and dealt a symbolic blow to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has made the threat posed by Tehran a public diplomacy priority and personal crusade. A normalization deal with Saudi Arabia, the most powerful and wealthy …

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 …

What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties
1 year, 9 months ago

What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties

Al Jazeera  

The deal could have wide-ranging consequences but building on it, analysts say, will prove the main challenge. “Regardless, reducing tensions in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq can still entail wide-ranging interests for both sides.” Hosseini added that ending the eight-year war in Yemen, where Iran and Saudi Arabia support opposing sides, could be the most important eventual outcome of the …

Saudi Arabia deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East | Know Why
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East | Know Why

India TV News  

Saudi-Arabia-Iran Rapprochement: Iran recently informed that it has reached a deal with Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies in the two countries. A normalisation deal with Saudi Arabia, the most powerful and wealthy Arab state, would fulfill Netanyahu's prized goal, reshaping the region and boosting Israel's standing in historic ways. Saudi Arabia's decision to engage …

Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations after China-brokered talks in Beijing
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations after China-brokered talks in Beijing

Op India  

On March 10, 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia made a significant announcement saying that they are restoring their diplomatic relations, which were severed in 2016. According to a statement issued by Iran, Saudi Arabia and China, Tehran and Riyadh have agreed to resume diplomatic relations and re-open embassies within two months. “In response to the noble initiative of His Excellency …

Iran, Saudi Arabia to restore ties in China-brokered deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran, Saudi Arabia to restore ties in China-brokered deal

The Hindu  

Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions in Chinese-brokered talks, they said in a joint statement, seven years after relations were severed. Shia-majority Iran and Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia support rival sides in several conflict zones across West Asia, including in Yemen where the Houthi rebels are backed by Tehran, and …

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement
1 year, 9 months ago

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Al Jazeera  

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. 2015 – War in Yemen When the civil war in Yemen began in 2015, Saudi Arabia backed its internationally recognised government and targeted Houthi rebel strongholds.The Houthis are aligned with Iran. 2016 – Iran suspends Hajj participation That same year, Iran suspended participation in the Hajj, and Saudi Arabia launched a …

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations

Al Jazeera  

The regional rivals are expected to reopen embassies within two months as they re-establish ties and a security agreement after Beijing talks. Iranian state media posted images and video of Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, with Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban and Wang Yi, China’s most senior diplomat. “China fully supports …

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters
1 year, 9 months ago

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters

NPR  

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters Enlarge this image toggle caption Nournews via AP Nournews via AP Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran announced on Friday they are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and asserts China's growing influence …

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties: World reacts
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties: World reacts

Al Jazeera  

A roundup of international reaction to the diplomatic rapprochement between the two regional powers after seven years of tensions. China The restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia is “major good news” in the current turbulent world and a “victory” for dialogue and peace, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited top diplomat Wang Yi as saying. United States …

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to revive diplomatic ties after years of tensions
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to revive diplomatic ties after years of tensions

LA Times  

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions — a major diplomatic breakthrough, negotiated with China, that lowers the chance of armed conflict between the Mideast rivals, both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region. “China fully supports this agreement.” China, which recently hosted Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, …

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 …

Talks between bitter rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia stall over protests challenging Tehran
2 years ago

Talks between bitter rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia stall over protests challenging Tehran

LA Times  

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani has hoped that an ongoing Saudi-Iran dialogue would enable Iraq to buttress its role as a regional mediator. Baghdad-mediated diplomatic talks between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have come to a halt, largely because of Tehran’s claims that Saudi Arabia has helped incite the mass anti-government protests underway in Iran, multiple Iraqi officials …

Egypt president meets with regional leaders in coastal city
2 years, 4 months ago

Egypt president meets with regional leaders in coastal city

Associated Press  

CAIRO — President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt met Monday with the leaders of Iraq, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, his office said, as world powers and Iran seek to end 16 months of negotiations over the revival of Tehran’s landmark nuclear deal. El-Sissi and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received King Abdulla II of Jordan, …

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