Iran, S. Arabia resuming diplomatic ties: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani announced in a press conference on Monday that the two nations of Iran and Saudi Arabia are in the early stages of resuming bilateral relations and reopening embassies, noting that three Iranian diplomatic missions in Riyadh and Jeddah have already begun their operations.

Preparations underway for reopening Saudi, Iranian embassies

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that preparations for reopening the embassy of Iran and Saudi Arabia are underway, noting that the two countries will name ambassadors. 

65 Iranian citizens evacuated from Sudan brought home

TEHRAN- The 65 Iranian nationals evacuated from Sudan, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, have entered Iran and are in good health.

Friendship association chief says Iran seeking to deepen ties with China

TEHRAN- Alaeddin Borujerdi, the chairman of the Iran-China Friendship Association, stated on Saturday that Tehran’s goal is to deepen ties with Beijing, emphasizing that the time is ripe for significant improvements in relations between the “two friendly countries.”

Iran celebrates Persian Gulf day with pride and joy

TEHRAN – Tomorrow, Iranians proudly celebrate the rich history of the Persian Gulf, an extension of the Indian Ocean sandwiched between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

Netanyahu is angry over Iran-Saudi rapprochement

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is upset over the resumption of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran-Saudi deal creates new reality: Russian official

TEHRAN – A Russian official has hailed the Iran-Saudi deal to restore diplomatic ties, saying the deal would create a new atmosphere in the West Asia region. 

UN says in touch with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE for peace in Yemen

TEHRAN- In order for peace efforts in Yemen to proceed, the Special Envoy of the United Nations for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, stated on Monday that he is maintaining touch with representatives of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

SDSs from Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia may enter Iran

TEHRAN - Ahad Vazifeh, head of the national center for drought and crisis management, has said new sources of sand and dust storms, originating from Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia may enter Iran.

Iran, Saudi to reopen embassies before May 9: diplomat

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian diplomat has said that Iran and Saudi Arabia will reopen their embassies before the end of the two-month period agreed upon in their recent agreement, which was brokered by China. 

Iran-Saudi rapprochement foils US-Israeli ploy: Islamic Jihad envoy

TEHRAN- The reconciliation pact between Iran and Saudi Arabia, according to the representative of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement in Tehran, has dealt a devastating blow to Israel at a time that the regime is mired in its own problems.

By Martin Love

Ruminations about the changes underway…

Any American voice may not count for much in most of Asia and especially in West Asia and that is quite understandable. Anyone in Iran or now in Iran’s neighboring Arab countries have an unquestionable right to question Americans and the government in Washington for countless misdeeds over the last 30 years around divide and conquer policies and actions that have created rampant chaos and misery that never, ever should have been meted out by Washington and its allies wherever.

Saudi delegation in Mashhad to inaugurate consulate

TEHRAN- The Saudi technical team traveled on Friday farther inside Iran to visit the Saudi consulate general in the shrine city of Mashhad.

Tehran, Riyadh consider tourism boost after seven-year hiatus

TEHRAN – Tehran and Riyadh are considering ways to widen tourism cooperation, such as easing visa procedures and re-establishing routine direct flights after more than seven years of diplomatic estrangement.

Iran official meets Saudi deputy FM for talks on reopening embassy

TEHRAN – Hossein Zarnegar Abarghoei, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s delegation dispatched to Riyadh for reopening the Iranian diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia, met on Wednesday with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Abdul Majid bin Rashed Assamary upon arriving in the Saudi Kingdom’s capital.

Iranian team visits Saudi to set the stage for reopening diplomatic missions

TEHRAN - An Iranian team visited Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to pave the way for reopening diplomatic missions as the two countries prepare to restore ties after seven years.

Tehran, Riyadh to exchange ambassadors soon: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN- Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, revealed on Monday that a Saudi delegation has toured Iran to follow up on the matter of reopening diplomatic missions in Tehran and Mashhad.

Iranian delegation due in Saudi Arabia for talks on reopening embassy

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian diplomat has said that an Iranian delegation will travel to Saudi Arabia soon to discuss procedures for reopening Iran’s diplomatic missions in the Arab country. 

Saudi delegation in Tehran for talks on reopening embassy

TEHRAN – A Saudi Arabian delegation has visited Tehran to discuss procedures for reopening the Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran in line with a March 10 agreement between Tehran and Riyadh.

US should see China’s brokered Saudi-Iran deal as a win-win for its interests: diplomat

TEHRAN – An American diplomat and foreign relations analyst with expertise in the Middle East believes that Washington will benefit from China’s move in brokering a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore their ties after more than seven years.

Iranian Quran reciter Yunes Shahmoradi tops at Saudi Arabian competition

TEHRAN – Iranian Quran reciter Yunes Shahmoradi has taken first place in the recitation category at the Otr Elkalam International Competition, which is organized in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Iran, Saudi Arabia officially mend ties: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN- As of Thursday, April 6, diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran were officially restored, according to a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

CIA chief frustrated over Saudi deal with Iran

TEHRAN – CIA Director William Burns has expressed frustration to Saudi officials over the kingdom's agreement to restore ties with Iran, which was brokered by China in March, according to sources who spoke to the Wall Street Journal.

Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers meet in Beijing

Iran and S. Arabia issue joint statement, vow to bring security and stability

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud held talk in Beijing on Thursday and issued a joint statement in which they agreed to restore diplomatic ties.

Iranian, Saudi, Iraqi and Syrian ambassadors to Oman hold joint meeting

TEHRAN – The ambassadors of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria to Oman held a four-way meeting, according to the Atheer news website, IRNA reported on Tuesday. 

Iran, Saudi FMs to meet in Beijing on Thursday: reports

TEHRAN – Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers will hold their first meeting in years in Beijing on Thursday, Iranian and Saudi media reported.

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.