Activity of armed groups opposing Iran in Iraq is illegal: PM

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Sudani has said that the activity of the Iranian armed Kurdish groups in Iraq runs counter to Iraqi laws.

A new chapter begins in the region: Middle East Eye

TEHRAN - In a commentary posted on Middle East Eye website, it is said that after years of bitter hostilities and escalating crises between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the era of diplomacy and wisdom has now arrived.

Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers to meet in fasting month of Ramadan

TEHRAN – The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers have agreed in telephone call to meet in the fasting month of Ramadan in line with an agreement to resume ties between Tehran and Riyadh.

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.

UAE foreign minister invites Amir Abdollahian to visit Abu Dhabi

Malaysia predicts Iran-Saudi rapprochement will reinforce peace in West Asia

TEHRAN – Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir on Sunday praised a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties, saying it will help promote peace and stability in West Asia.

Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers hold phone talks, discuss ways to restore ties 

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan have held a telephone conversation discussing steps to put the ties between their respective countries back on track.

China’s success in helping end Iran-Saudi rift won’t lead US to review mindset

US has learned nothing from sad chapter of 21st-century history: ex-Italian diplomat  

TEHRAN - A former Italian diplomat says the United States has failed to learn from the sad stories of the 21st century.

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). 

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh 

The Prudence of Ayatollah Khamenei

Why negotiation with U.S. not a solution to Iran problems?

TEHRAN – The Chinese-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia once again drew the attention to a vivid description by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of U.S. negotiating principles.

Iran’s top security official to visit Iraq

TEHRAN – Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is set to travel to Iraq, after visiting China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Assad hails Iran-Saudi deal as ‘wonderful surprise’

TEHRAN – Syrian President Bashar Assad has welcomed a Chinese-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore their diplomatic relations, saying the deal is a “wonderful surprise.”

A few points regarding ties between Iran and S. Arabia

While it was said that Saudi Arabia is preparing to normalize relations with Israel, the sudden change of the playing field from Tel Aviv-Riyadh to Tehran-Riyadh was surprising.

By Mehran Shamsuddin

Next stop: Abu Dhabi

Iran’s Shamkhani due in UAE 

TERHAN – The next stop of the Iran-Arab normalization train was announced on Wednesday. Iranian media said the country’s top security official will arrive in Abu Dhabi on Thursday after hammering out a historic deal with Saudi Arabia.

If Iran invited to China-PGCC meeting, Tehran will seriously consider it: diplomat

TEHRAN – A Foreign Ministry official says if Iran is invited to a joint China-Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGGC) meeting, the Islamic Republic will “seriously” study it, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

The end of Yemen war on horizon but pains will remain

On Monday, the National Salvation government officials in Yemen announced the end of the war in the country, which may be one of the most important pieces of news of these days, but it was lost in the piles of news.

By Martin Love

If a World War, pushed by U.S., is avoided, real multipolarity and much less conflict is ahead

Few developments are as positive for the Middle East and the Global South than the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations. And better still is that the Chinese, after long discussions between the two countries with Chinese help, brokered the deal.

Iran-Saudi deal has 5 messages for enemies and friends

Resalat writes the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume relations has 5 special messages for friends and enemies of the Islamic Republic:

Arrangements afoot for Tehran-Riyadh ministerial meeting, Iran says

TEHRAN- Following a recent agreement on the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, plans are being made for a meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani.

Saudi FM hopes to meet his Iranian counterpart soon

TEHRAN- Following an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic ties, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has emphasized the shared aim of both nations to “resolve conflicts via communication and conversation.”

Tehran-Riyadh-Beijing message to U.S.

The region must be safe for Chinese business. It is for some time that Saudi Arabia has also been trying to distance itself from the U.S. and adopt a foreign policy independent of the U.S., Arman-e-Melli writes in its editorial.

Renewing ties with Riyadh shows Iran’s commitment to advance regional interests: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN- An agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew diplomatic ties, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, is evidence of the Islamic Republic’s determination to safeguard the rights of Iranians, Muslim nations, and friendly countries in the West Asian region.

Tehran-Riyadh detente disrupts Netanyahu’s plans: report

Ex-Israel PM says Saudi-Iran deal is a fatal blow to Israel

TEHRAN- The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suffered a significant setback as a result of the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press said in a commentary on Saturday.

Persian Gulf enters post-American era with Iran-Saudi pact: Leader advisor

TEHRAN – A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has asserted that the Persian Gulf region has reached a post-U.S. epoch as a result of a pact between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic relations overseen by China.

Saudi-Iran deal is a fatal blow to Israel, says ex-Israel PM

TEHRAN - Former prime minister Naftali Bennett on Friday harshly criticized the restoration of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, saying it represented the failure of Israeli efforts to create a regional alliance against Tehran.

Officials embrace Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement

TEHRAN- The reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia, two regional powerhouses who on Friday agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus, has been enthusiastically greeted by certain Iranian and foreign officials as well as bodies.