By Mohammad Mazhari

What makes Iran stronger than Saudi Arabia?

TEHRAN - After the return of economic prosperity in Lebanon, Saad Hariri declared his resignation in Saudi Arabia, citing Iranian influence across the region and claiming he feared the same fate as his assassinated father if he remained leader. That was the spark that ignited the fire of war against Iran and served to remind the Lebanese of their civil war in which many lives were lost. Subsequently Hariri suspended his resignation after two weeks which prompted many questions and suspicion.

Jordanian MP says Amman should restore ties with Tehran, Doha

TEHRAN – A Jordanian lawmaker has lauded his country’s new policies in the region, saying his country should return its ambassadors to Iran and Qatar.

Morteza Pouraliganji extends Al Sadd contract

Al Sadd will be able to count upon Morteza Pouraliganji until 2018 after the Iranian defender agreed an extension to his contract.

Iranians plead FIFA not let Saudi Arabia violate home-and-away format

Some Iranian fans have written an open letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to prevent Saudi Arabia and the UAE governments from intervening in the football affairs.

Iran to participate in Qatar football tournament

Iran national football team will reportedly take part at the tournament in Qatar as part of preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Iran rout Qatar at World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers

Iran defeated Qatar 65-39 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Monday.

Qatar says Tehran-Riyadh conflict might trigger regional crisis

TEHRAN – Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Monday that the existing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia might trigger new crisis which is beyond the tolerance of the region.

Qatari emir lauds Iran’s help during Saudi blockade

TEHRAN – The emir of Qatar says Iran has been the only country providing food and medicine for Qatari people when Saudi Arabia and its allies imposed a blockade on his country.

Zarif to start tour of Oman, Qatar

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will start a tour of Oman on Monday which will also take him to Qatar on Tuesday.

Esteghlal midfielder Jabbari to hang up his boots: report

Esteghlal midfielder Mojtaba Jabbari will reportedly bid farewell to football.

The ‘new’ Saudi Arabia is still a dungeon

Once again, news from Saudi Arabia points toward the old thinking and not the modern society promised by the new crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

The seventh son rises

The ascension in June of Muhammed bin Salman as crown prince of Saudi Arabia was an instant Rorschach test for observers of the desert kingdom.

By Hassan Nafea

Has Trump become a leader of Arab nationalism?

The developments of the crisis with Qatar have revealed the depth of the abyss the entire Arab world is descending into.

Iran opposed to pressure, threats against neighbors: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the Islamic Republic is opposed to the application of any form of pressure and threat against its neighbors.

Iran’s deft diplomacy in region paying dividends: National Interest 

In an article on its website published on Sept. 4, the National Interest said it is Iran which is emerging the winner in the Saudi blockade of Qatar. The article, written by Mohammed Ayoob, said, “Tehran’s deft diplomacy and infinite patience have finally begun to pay dividends.”

‘Iran welcomes Qatari diplomat’s return’

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Thursday that Iran welcomes the Qatari government’s act in returning its ambassador to Tehran.

Iran earn fourth successive win at FIVB Volleyball World Championship Asian Qualifier

Iran earned their fourth successive win at the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Asian Qualifier.

Total's deal ‘breaks the ice’, Iran says

TEHRAN- Iranian Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs and Trading Amir-Hossein Zamaninia has said that the deal with Total breaks the ice of foreign investment in Iran’s economy.

Time for Stephen Bannon to start worrying?

These are dangerous days for Stephen Bannon, President Trump’s brain.

By Negar Asadi

Neighbors should prioritize unifying topics: Turkish envoy

TEHRAN – “It is high time regional countries focused on things that unite us rather than divide us,” the Turkish ambassador to Iran told The Tehran Times on Tuesday.

By Metin Gurcan

Turkey flexing military muscle in Qatar

One of the key agenda items during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s July 23-24 visits to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar is Turkey’s continued military presence in Qatar.

By Anthony Harwood

How Saudi Arabia has slowly realized it can't play the Trump card on Qatar

The Saudis thought they had the Trump administration, especially the Republicans, on their side

Iranian ambassador meets Qatari PM 

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Doha on Thursday sat for talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani.

Threats against Qatar is wrong: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday renewed Tehran’s opposition to the Saudi-led blockade of Qatar, saying threats and sanctions against Qatar is “wrong”.

Saudi, U.S. foreign ministers discuss Iran, Qatar

TEHRAN – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said he had discussed in a “fruitful” meeting with his American counterpart the Qatar crisis and what he called “Iranian interventions” in the region.

Qatari airplanes allowed to fly over Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has granted Qatari airplanes permission to fly over the Islamic Republic as the planes are banned from Saudi, Egyptian and UAE airspaces.

By Doug Bandow

With new crown prince, Saudi Arabia doubles down on political repression and regional aggression

Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz has shaken his nation’s closed political system by making his youngest son his heir.

There’s reason to doubt Saudi Arabia’s charming new crown prince

Mohammed bin Salman, the 31-year-old who last week was named crown prince of Saudi Arabia, has been working assiduously to win friends and influence people in Washington.

Rouhani vows stronger ties with embattled Qatar

In a telephone conversation with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday, Rouhani said the Iranian government and nation would stand by Qatar.