Saudi Arabia

Zarif hits back at Saudi official over ‘normal state’ remarks

Jan 24, 2020 15:00

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed a senior Saudi Foreign Ministry official for making remarks against the Islamic Republic, saying a "normal" country do not refuse to talk.
Tehran open to dialog with all neighbors: Zarif

Jan 23, 2020 08:13

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reaffirmed Iran’s readiness for talks with all its neighbors amid tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
Yemen dismisses Saudi, UAE claim of Ansarullah role in deadly missile attack in Ma’rib

Jan 21, 2020 08:34

Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has rejected a claim by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that it was behind a deadly missile attack against the positions of pro-Riyadh militants in the northern city of Ma’rib.
AFC decision on Iran politically-motivated: Deputy FM

Jan 20, 2020 04:05

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi deplored as politically-motivated a recent decision by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to ban Iranian teams from hosting their AFC Champions League matches at home.
Yemeni snipers kill nearly dozen Saudi mercenaries in Hajjah

Jan 19, 2020 04:44

Nearly a dozen Saudi-backed militiamen loyal to former President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi have been killed or injured when Yemeni army soldiers and fighters from allied Popular Committees launched separate attacks in Yemen’s Northwestern Province of Hajjah.
Saudi Arabia helps its citizens flee US to avoid prosecution: FBI

Jan 18, 2020 10:37

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says Saudi Arabia helps its nationals who have committed serious crimes in the United States flee the country to avoid prosecution.
France deploys radar system, aircraft carrier in Saudi Arabia

Jan 18, 2020 08:05

France is beefing up its military presence in West Asia, sending a radar system and an aircraft carrier to the region gripped by heightened tensions.
Iran ready for negotiations with Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf states: FM Zarif

Jan 18, 2020 03:12

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf countries to promote regional security.
Riyadh pays $500 million to cover cost of US troops’ presence in Saudi Arabia: Report

Jan 17, 2020 05:32

Saudi Arabia has reportedly paid $500 million to begin to cover the cost of US military operating in the Arab country, a US official says.
Saudi attacks kill child in Yemen’s north

Jan 16, 2020 07:49

At least one child has been killed and another wounded in attacks by Saudi-led forces in Yemen’s northern province of Sa’ada.