Qatar - Tehran Times

2018/11/10

By Syed Zafar Mehdi

Saudi regime’s war on free speech, free press

TEHRAN _ A free and independent media is the watchdog of society, custodian of public interest and stimulus of political and social change. For a free and fearless journalist, truth is sacred, even though it may be unpalatable. In our times, to invoke George Orwell, telling a truth has become a revolutionary act, and often it has landed journalists and activists in troubled waters.

Riyadh's childish narrative of Khashoggi’s demise

2018-10-26 22:20

By M.A. Saki

Khashoggi scandal: Insult to wisdom of the entire world

The murder of Jamal Khashoggi has proven an extremely huge scandal for the tribal al-Saud family. Probably, worse than the savage murder was repeated denials of the act and contradictory explanations about it.

2018-10-22 21:29

Doha rejects claim Iran sending arms to Lebanon via Qatar

TEHRAN – The Qatari Transport Ministry on Sunday strongly rejected a Fox News report that Iran has smuggled weapons via the country’s airspace to Lebanon, Fars reported.

2018-10-22 13:21

Iran to play friendly with Qatar: report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will meet Qatar in a friendly match prior to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

2018-10-01 10:37

By Javad Heirannia

Al-Saud are valuable for Trump when they pay money: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN - Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute believes that for the Trump administration, as for most other countries, the al-Saud are only of value when they pay.

2018-09-28 22:33

Zarif attends Qatar-International Crisis Group forum

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday attended a joint Qatar-International Crisis Group forum on the challenges facing the Middle East.

2018-09-26 13:08

By Javad Heirannia

Qatar cannot bow to Saudi Arabia: Askari

TEHRAN – Professor Hossein Askari, an expert on Saudi Arabia who also teaches international business at the George Washington University, believes that “There is a history of animosity between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and it will not disappear at Camp David.” Hossein Askari, who teaches at George Washington University, tells the Tehran Times that “Qatar cannot bow to Saudi Arabia.”

2018-08-26 21:04

Rouhani backs deeper ties with Qatar

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Sunday for deeper ties with Qatar in various political and economic arenas.

2018-08-15 20:03

Iran B runners-up at 6th AVC Cup

TEHRAN – Qatar came from two sets down to beat Iran B volleyball team 3-2 (23–25, 21–25, 25–22, 25–18,15–10) at the 6th AVC Cup for Men at the University of Taipei (Tianmu) Gymnasium on Wednesday.

2018/08/14

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Taliban overruns Ghazni city, Afghan and U.S. officials clueless

TEHRAN - Barely a week after the U.S. officials reportedly held ‘secret talks’ with the Taliban in Qatar, the insurgent group has launched a series of coordinated attacks in multiple provinces across Afghanistan. According to media reports, more than 200 Afghan security personnel have been killed over the past four days in fighting with the Taliban in three different provinces – Ghazni, Faryab and Baghlan.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani

2018-07-17 10:17

Iran, Qatar football Presidents meet in Moscow

TEHRAN – President of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj and Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani met in Moscow on the sidelines of the 2018 World Cup final on Sunday.

2018-07-10 10:17

Regional states able to settle disputes through consultation: Larijani

TEHRAN - Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that there is no need for interference of foreigners in the affairs of countries in the Middle East.

2018-07-08 11:34

India says no to more Chinese flights on India-China route

TEHRAN - India has turned down the request of Chinese government to allow its carriers add more flights on the busy India-China route following strong protest from Indian carriers. Indian carriers opposed the move fearing that their own expansion plans would be jeopardized.

2018-06-05 20:33

Iran could be co-host in 2022?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says that it was premature to talk of a 48-team tournament in Qatar, which he stressed would have to be consulted first, and said he had no idea whether Iran could be a co-host.

2018/05/29

By Steven A. Cook

Middle Eastern monarchs look at the Trumps and see themselves

Almost 20 years ago when I was a graduate student living in Cairo, I published an article in a Washington-based journal called Middle East Insight. The magazine had a solid reputation, with a knack for scoring interviews with important people. A few years later, Middle East Insight disappeared. When I heard the news, I figured the magazine was too niche for an expanding media environment, shrugged my shoulders, and went on with life.

2018-05-22 15:40

TIPAX Co., Qatari Post Co. Ink MoU for Broadening Intl Coop.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Iran’s TIPAX Company and Qatar Post Company for broadening and enhancing bilateral cooperation, the Public Relations Dept. of the company reported.

2018-05-09 20:27

Qatar, Kuwait speak out against Trump’s action

TEHRAN – Some regional countries have spoken out against Trump’s decision to withdraw from the nuclear agreement.

2018-04-30 09:09

By Javad Heirannia

Saudis are not eager to make significant new troop commitment in Syria: Pillar

TEHRAN – Professor Paul Pillar, who was CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells the Tehran Times that the United States cannot, of course, order Arab states to do specified things with their armed forces.

2018-03-17 08:12

Talks needed with Iran to secure region: Qatar

TEHRAN – Qatari Defense Minister Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah has highlighted the need for talks with Iran to settle regional problems and safeguard the region.

2018-03-14 07:22

Iranian military team attends MENC in Qatar

TEHRAN - An Iranian military delegation attended the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) in Qatar on Tuesday.

2018-03-06 11:42

By Fatemeh Salehi

Saudi-led blockade on Qatar falling apart

TEHRAN - Senegal reinstated its ambassador to Qatar in August 2017 in a bid to encourage the resolution of a dispute between Saudi Arabia and its allies against Doha. Recently, Qatar and Chad signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding) resuming diplomatic relations that had been severed for seven months.

2018-03-03 09:38

By Javad Heirannia

Saudi and UAE try to undermine Iran and Qatar wherever and whenever possible: Mehran Kamrava

TEHRAN - Mehran Kamrava, a professor of the Middle East Studies in Georgetown University of Doha, tells the Tehran Times that Saudi Regime and the UAE try to undermine Iran (and Qatar) wherever and whenever possible.

2018-02-12 10:36

We are not too friendly to Iran, Qatari FM says

TEHRAN – Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said that his country is “not too friendly to Iran,” adding that Qatar only wants a “peaceful neighborhood”.

2018-02-11 13:02

By Javad Heirannia

Qatar won’t compromise on its national interest: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN – According to a Professor at the London Middle East Institute, the mistrust between Qatar and the UAE-Saudi is so pronounced that it is unlikely to be overcome in the short term.

2018-02-05 10:18

By Javad Heirannia

Ex-CIA analyst suggests PGCC talks may resolve crisis

TEHRAN – Professor Paul Pillar, who was a CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells the Tehran Times that “The United States not only wants to maintain friendly relations with both sides in the PGCC dispute but also has important military and security cooperation with each side.”

2018-02-04 13:29

Iranian Veteran Sports Journalists ask AFC to consider spirit of Fair Play

TEHRAN - Members of the Iranian Veteran Sports Journalists Association have asked Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officials to stay neutral between Iranian and Saudi Arabian clubs.