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.

Iranian military team attends MENC in Qatar

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

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.”

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.

Qatar: Iran is our only lifeline to the world 

Qatar’s defense minister has defended Doha’s ties with Iran, citing strategic concerns.

By Javad Heirannia

‘PGCC will never be the same’

TEHRAN - A senior expert on Arab affairs who teaches international business at George Washington University believes that “Qatar can never again trust Saudi Arabia, and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) will never be the same.”

Esteghlal choose Qatar to host Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal

Iranian football club Esteghlal selected Qatar country as the neutral venue to host the forthcoming match against Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia at the group stage of the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

Rouhani meets parliament speakers from various Muslim nations

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held separate talks on Tuesday with Syrian, Iraqi, Qatari, Senegalese and Algerian parliament speakers on the sidelines of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) in Tehran.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE mix politics with sports

There is "no justification" for direct government intervention in the governance of the game, but it seems Saudi Arabia and the UAE are adamant to reaffirm their stance which is NOT playing in Iran and Qatar.

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.