By Damir Nazarov

Hamas bias is fraught with consequences

Hamas once again condemned Saudi Arabia in connection with the detention and abuse of Palestinians affiliated with Hamas. However, only condemnation and nothing more. Hamas is trying to avoid conflict, party officials say, and is enshrined in the movement's Charter. There is a saying-everything is known in comparison.

‘Pakistan is against U.S. illegal sanctions on Iran’

TEHRAN - Naveed Qamar, head of Iran-Pakistan parliamentary friendship group, has said that Pakistan will not support the United States’ illegal sanctions on Iran.

By Martin Love

Iran actually is managing misfortune with aplomb

Recent reports claim the U.S. is constructing a couple military bases or outposts in or near Syrian oil fields around Deir ez-Zor in far eastern Syria. It’s hard to imagine anything more absurd or arrogant or, for that matter, illegal. It’s not only illegal but stealing Syria’s oil is nothing but raw, in-your-face theft, and if anyone EVER thought the U.S. was in ANY foreign lands to bring good tidings, democracy, respect for human rights that includes alleged women’s rights, then this crass move ought to once and for all time rip the cover off any assertions to the contrary about what the so-called “empire’s” true intentions are.

Kuwait says conveyed messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain 

TEHRAN - Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah said on Tuesday that his country conveyed messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf region, and “until now no answers have emerged”, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

Rouhani to announce details of fourth step in reducing nuclear commitments

TEHRAN - Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that President Hassan Rouhani will announce details of Iran’s fourth step in reducing its nuclear commitments in response to the annulment of the 2015 nuclear agreement and return of sanctions by the United States coupled with inaction by the European Union to protect Iran from sanctions.

Washington, Riyadh behind Iraq’s current unrest: general

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, former chief of the IRGC, says the United States and Saudi Arabia are the culprits behind Iraq’s current riots.

Iran ranks 6th in Halal travel revenues

TEHRAN – Fetching $8 billion, Iran is ranked 6th in terms of Halal travel revenues based on the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19.

Joining FATF means surrender to enemy: MP

A Member of Parliament Hojjatoleslam Ahmad Salek made the remarks on Sun. while speaking to MNA correspondent.

US, Israel, Saudi Arabia taking advantage of Iraqis’ actual demands

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remark in a tweet on Friday, in reference to the recent spate of unrest in Iraq.

Who is pushing for another civil war in Lebanon?

Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has warned that foreign elements and certain political parties are seeking to “exploit” recent protests in Lebanon and “create a political vacuum in the county.” But who are these voices of chaos in Lebanon?

Zarif says ready to visit Riyadh to reduce regional tension

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said he is ready to visit Riyadh to resolve disputes with Saudi Arabia if conditions are ripe.

Qatar says Iran-Saudi dialogue is essential

TEHRAN - Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lolwah R.M. Al-Khater has said that dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia is “essential”.

By Mehrdad Ferdows

Riyadh changing tack on Tehran: Mirage or oasis?

TEHRAN- Saudi Arabia has sent a series of recent signals interpreted as willingness to de-escalate Tehran-Riyadh tensions, which have dominated the political landscape in the West Asia for a couple of years. But could these signals be taken seriously?

Iran ready to mediate on Yemen issue if Saudis accept political solution: Larijani

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that Iran will be ready to act as mediator on the issue of Yemen if Saudi Arabia accepts a political solution.

Trump asked me to be go-between with Iran: Imran Khan

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan says U.S. President Donald Trump has asked him to mediate between Tehran and Washington during his visit to New York.

MP: Saudi elites predominantly back Tehran-Riyadh de-escalation efforts

TEHRAN – Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, a member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, argues that there’s a prevailing spirit of deescalating tensions with Iran among the Saudi elites.

By Alireza Hashemi

Double Standard: Reuters coverage of nat’l day celebrations in Iran and Saudi Arabia differ dramatically   

TEHRAN - The overall thrust of the Iran report of Reuters was that the country is ruled by a dangerous government and the people are dealing with numerous problems they blame on the “clerical leaders”. But the Saudi report portrayed a highly popular government and people who are just happy and show “resilience”.

Iranian oil tanker’s distress call for help in Red Sea went unnoticed: PMO

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has announced in a statement posted on its official website that none of the regional maritime bodies responded to calls for help by the Iranian oil tanker Sabiti when it came under missile attack off the Saudi coast in the Red Sea on Friday morning.

Turkish move against Syria ‘unacceptable’

Rouhani says separating budget from oil requires ‘precise surgery’

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that separating budget from oil revenues requires a “precise surgery”.

By Ehsan Baqeri

Why does Trump beg mediators?

TEHRAN - According to a Pakistani source, Prime Minister Imran Khan will travel to Iran and Saudi Arabia to mediate between Tehran and Riyadh. 

Iran welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to reduce tension in the region: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN - Former Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour has said that Iran welcomes efforts by Pakistan to reduce tension in the Middle East region.

Pakistan PM visits Tehran, starts talks with Rouhani

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, visited Iran on Sunday, accompanied by a senior political team.

Iran says ready for talks with Saudi Arabia with or without mediator 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Saturday afternoon that Tehran is ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia with or without intermediary.

By Mohammad Javad Zarif

Strait of Hormuz region can find its own solution

This is a significant moment for our neighbourhood. We are witnessing an escalation in tensions and insecurity, threatening to spiral out of control and result in untold tragedies. The four-and-a-half-year war in Yemen has brought the region to the brink of disaster and resulted in measures against Saudi Aramco’s facilities.

Iran not to represent Yemenis in possible talks with Saudis: Gov. spokesman

TEHRAN – Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said that his country does not intend to be representative of Yemen in possible talks with Saudi Arabia, Fars reported on Friday.

Pakistan PM to visit Iran Saturday

TEHRAN – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan plans to start on a trip for mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia, visiting Iran on Saturday.

By Alireza Hashemi

FACT CHECK: All misleading claims by Saudi Arabia’s MBS in his CBS interview

TEHRAN - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sat down with CBS’s Norah O’Donnell on September 24 to give his first interview since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Region needs dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Russian diplomat

TEHRAN - Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin has said that the Middle East needs a dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia without a pre-condition.

By M.D.

Iran’s coup de grace

In a Washington round table in May 2012 I was asked what I thought about Iran’s role in our region. I said, when the U.S. and Iran reach a coexistence arrangement, we will all sleep peacefully.