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2021-09-19 21:26
What behind Persian Gulf leaders’ détente
TEHRAN - A new, controversial photo featuring a casual appearance by leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates has once again focused the debate on the driving force behind the prompt reconciliation among some countries in the region that have been at daggers drawn for years.
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2021/09/19
By Abir Bassam
Saudis pursue Washington’s goals in talks with Iran
It is not an easy task to start a new relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia, though in politics everything is possible.
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2021-09-15 20:56
U.S. Afghan withdrawal sparks crisis of confidence in U.S. credibility
Nothing left to lose
TEHRAN – The U.S. chaotic and disorderly withdrawal from Afghanistan has created seismic effects mostly felt by the Saudis along with other U.S. allies in the region who are now deeply concerned about being abandoned by their unreliable American friends.
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2021-09-13 22:11
Baghdad talks pave the way for Iranian-Saudi rapprochement
TEHRAN – With the Iranian transition period completed and the Hajj pilgrimage concluded in Saudi Arabia, the restoration of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Riyadh appears to be in the cards, especially after the Iraqi premier’s visit to Iran.
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2021-09-13 21:22
U.S. invaded Afghanistan to loot its mineral wealth: philosopher
TEHRAN - A retired professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota says the U.S. war on Afghanistan was intended to loot the country’s mineral wealth.
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2021-09-13 12:06
By M. A. Saki
U.S. support for democracy abroad is a sick joke: ex-Senate candidate
TEHRAN - Whether Republicans or Democrats control the White House, America’s support for democracy abroad is a “sick joke”, a former U.S. Senate candidate says.
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2021-09-12 22:17
Iran-Saudi talks must be balanced to solve regional problems, expert suggests.
TEHRAN - An expert on political issues has said Iran-Saudi Arabia talks are aimed at solving the region's problems, saying Iran seeks peace, security and sustainable peace in the West Asia region.
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2021-09-11 16:09
By Mohammad Mazhari
U.S. efforts to promote democracy in the world have failed: Hunter
TEHRAN - Shireen Tahmaasb Hunter, a professor of political science at Georgetown University, says that the U.S. efforts to promote democracy and respect for human rights in many parts of the world have failed.
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2021-09-06 22:25
Deepening ties with neighbors a priority of Raisi’s foreign policy
TEHRAN-- The Ebrahim Raisi administration has shown in its theory and practice that it has a serious will to improve relations with neighbors and regional states. It is a policy that, if there is a serious will on the part of the sides, will lead to the establishment of lasting stability and security in the region.
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2021-09-05 19:24
By Ali A. Jenabzadeh
Israel has established its presence on Yemeni islands: Yemeni ambassador
TEHRAN – Yemen’s ambassador to Tehran, Ibrahim Mohammad Mohammad al-Deilami, confirms Israel’s presence in Yemeni territories, especially in a number of strategic islands.
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2021/09/04
FBI “destroyed secret” Saudi 9/11 evidence
Family members of the September 11, 2001 attack victims have demanded a U.S. government watchdog investigate their strong suspicions that the FBI “lied about or destroyed” sensitive secret evidence linking Saudi Arabia to the terrorist attack. It comes as President Joe Biden, under huge pressure, signs an executive order tasking federal agencies to start declassifying documents into the FBI’s investigation.
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2021-09-01 19:19
Iran and the reconciliation drive in the region
TEHRAN – A wind of reconciliation is blowing across the region. Many countries are patching up their relations after years of antagonism. But will this reconciliation drive expand to include a thaw in Iran-Saudi Arabia relations?
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2021-08-30 22:16
Baghdad summit and future of regional cooperation in views of two analysts
TEHRAN - Two experts on regional affairs termed the Baghdad Regional Summit a venue to pave the ground for regional cooperation and Iraq's return to the scene in the equations of the region, IRNA reported on Sunday.
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2021-08-30 19:03
No meeting held between Iran, Saudi Arabia during Baghdad summit: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that no meeting was held between Iranian and Saudi officials during the Baghdad summit on Sunday.
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2021-08-30 18:52
Dozens of Saudi-backed troops killed
Scores of soldiers have been killed in missile strikes on a Saudi-backed military base in Yemen.
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2021-08-28 23:52
Iran FM tells Baghdad summit: U.S. is main cause of insecurity in region
TEHRAN — Iran’s new Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian who participated in the Baghdad summit on Saturday blamed the U.S. for security problems in West Asia.
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2021-08-24 16:45
By Mohammad Mazhari
There are some concerns about Abu Dhabi’s intentions in Muscat: GSA
‘Oman is very mature and pragmatic’
TEHRAN - Chief executive officer of Gulf State Analytics (GSA) says Omanis are concerned about the United Arab Emirates’ interference in other Arab states.
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2021-08-22 21:33
Tehran denies Iranian national killed in Yemen
TEHRAN – Iran has dismissed remarks by a member of the resigned government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi claiming that an Iranian national has been killed in Yemen, calling it “basically false.”
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2021-08-19 13:55
By M. A. Saki
Most countries that bought the Pegasus are authoritarian: Lebanese expert
TEHRAN - Most countries that bought the Pegasus program in the region are tyrannical, a senior Lebanese political analyst says.
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2021-08-14 20:36
Japan FM: Tokyo seeks long-standing relations with Tehran, Riyadh
TEHRAN — In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has said that Tokyo intends to cooperate closely with Tehran and Riyadh to ease tensions in the West Asia region.
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2021-08-14 11:33
The key to mending Tehran-Riyadh ties is in Saudi hands: former ambassador
TEHRAN – Iran’s former ambassador to Baghdad has said the key to resolve the disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia is in the hands of Riyadh.
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2021-08-13 21:34
MP says Iran, Saudi Arabia have traded positive signals
TEHRAN — Abbas Golru, head of the Foreign Relations Sub-Committee of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, said on Friday afternoon that positive signals have been received from Baghdad regarding the Tehran-Riyadh talks.
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2021-08-13 21:30
Baghdad summit: What to expect?
TEHRAN – With the Iraqi government making arrangements for a regional summit in Baghdad, the region seems to be heading toward a sort of de-escalation that would probably put differences on hold for a while.
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2021-08-11 19:12
Iran cannot be subject of negotiations: embassy
TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in the United Kingdom has reacted to a tweet by the top diplomat of the United States saying that he conducted talks with his Saudi counterpart about Iran.
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2021-08-11 18:57
9/11 families say offer to release some Saudi files not enough
Families of 9/11 victims are demanding a thorough declassification review of all documents, particularly on Saudi Arabia’s role.
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2021-08-11 12:47
By M.A. Saki
Iran’s big problem is economic policies: professor
TEHRAN – A professor of economics believes that Iran’s main problem lies in economic policies although he says “sanctions have a terrible stranglehold on the Iranian economy.”
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2021-08-10 18:59
Biden succumbs to pressure from 9/11 families
U.S. President Joe Biden has thrown his support behind a “fresh review” of long-classified documents after families of 9/11 victims said he’s not welcome at the 20th-anniversary events unless the secret files are released.
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2021-08-10 10:12
Yemen says new UN envoy changes nothing
The head of Yemen’s national negotiating delegation, Mohammed Abdulsalam, says the appointment of a new UN envoy to the country does not mean anything.
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2021-08-10 10:01
Saudi Arabia’s jailing of Palestinians slammed
Saudi Arabia’s sentencing of Palestinians residing in the Kingdom has been met with anger by Gaza based resistance groups. The Hamas political party says the rulings by a Saudi court was aimed at pleasing Israel.
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2021-08-09 21:50
Iran says Saudi Arabia still seeking military solution to Yemen crisis
TEHRAN – Iran on Monday expressed regret that Saudi Arabia still pursues a military solution to the Yemen crisis, saying that this approach will result in nothing other than death and destruction.
