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Pakistan hopes its peace efforts to bring positive results in region
Islamabad, Nov 7, IRNA -- Pakistan says its peace efforts continue to defuse tensions in the Persian Gulf region hoping that the efforts will bring positive results.
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Iran's president sends letter to kings of Bahrain, KSA: Gov't spox
Tehran, Nov 4, IRNA –Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said in his weekly press conference on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran always looking for peace and stability in the region and to the same reason President Hassan Rouhani has sent two letters to the kings of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia releases Iranian fishermen detained months ago
Bushehr, Oct 31, IRNA – Iranian fishermen who had been detained by Saudi Arabia in early 2019 have been released and are on their way back home.
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Pakistan trying to bring Iran, Saudi Arabia closer for Ummah unity: Pak envoy
Islamabad, Oct 30, IRNA -- Pakistan says that Prime Minister Imran Khan has been holding consultations with the Saudi and Iranian leaders to forge unity within the Muslim Ummah, local media reported.
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S. Arabia seeks to wreak havoc, ease tensions with Iran concurrently
Tehran, Oct 27, IRNA – A foreign policy analyst says Saudi Arabia was taking vicious steps while trying to ease tensions with Iran, noting that the Saudis know that the dialogue process with Iran can be lengthy. Therefore, in addition to their efforts to negotiate with Iran, they are also taking measures to weaken Iran's position.
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FM Zarif says many countries moving away from dollar
Tehran, Oct 21, IRNA - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that many countries have reached the conclusion to distance themselves from the US dollar as much as possible and this is an important development.
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Yemen's war a great barrier between Tehran, Riyadh
Tehran, Oct 20, IRNA - Yemen's war is one of the most serious obstacles bridging the gap between Iran and Saudi Arabia as the Saudis will not be able to maintain stability and peace in the region without resolving Yemen's crisis, an expert on Middle East Affairs Hossein Ajorlu said on Sunday.
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Russia seeking to create Turkish-Arab equation in Syria to contain Turkey
Tehran, Oct 18, IRNA - Former Middle East Department Director-General of the Foreign Ministry stressed that Moscow is seeking to create a Turkish-Arab equation with the role of the Arabs in this way to hinder Turkey's expansionism and Russia is to act as a crisis manager.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia appreciate PM Imran’s peace efforts: Pakistan
Islamabad, Oct 17, IRNA -- Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson says both Iran and Saudi Arabia have welcomed and appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s efforts to promote peace and stability in Persian Gulf region.
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Pakistan PM’s peace initiative, a success: FM Qureshi
Islamabad, Oct 16, IRNA -- Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative for peace in Persian Gulf has proved to be a success as both Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to pursue diplomatic options to resolve disputes.
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US’ appeasement of Saudi Arabia
Tehran, Oct 16, IRNA - A Middle East expert says deploying a new US force to Saudi Arabia is a shallow move to show Washington is not indifferent to its regional strategic allies, but the US reaction to attacks on Saudi oil facilities was limited to condemnation, not just more.
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Pakistan PM Saudi visit: Islamabad offers to host direct Iran-Saudi talks
Islamabad, Oct 15, IRNA -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is expected to leave for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the second leg of his mediation efforts after Tehran amid press reports about Pakistani Government's offer to host direct Iran-Saudi talks.
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Steps of Tehran-Riyadh on path of de-escalation
Tehran, Oct 13, IRNA - Past tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia in recent days have given way to positive signals of engagement and negotiation; signs that are clearly visible in the remarks and stances of the officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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Iran welcomes Pakistan's efforts for de-escalation in region
Tehran, Oct 13, IRNA – Former Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour said on Sunday that Iran welcomes Pakistan's efforts to drive the region to de-escalation and that compared to other countries, Pakistan has a better record of mediation efforts in the region.
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Pakistan's PM Imran Khan arrives in Tehran
Tehran, Oct 13, IRNA – Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan arrived in Tehran on Sunday to discuss issues of mutual interest with Iranian officials.
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Khan’s mediation attempt, a real test of diplomacy
Islamabad, Oct 12, IRNA -- When Imran Khan became Prime Minister of Pakistan thirteen months ago he vowed to play a proactive role for resolving regional issues and now when he is embarking on a visit to Iran and Saudi Arabia after recent developments in the Persian Gulf the question arises whether his diplomatic initiative will succeed or not.
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Analyst: US at political impasse about Iran
Tehran, Oct 12, IRNA – A former member of the Iranian negotiators believes that the US Administration has been driven to political impasse after more than a year the US has pulled out from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action endorsed by the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
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Zarif: Tehran open to discuss anything with Riyadh
Tehran, Oct 12, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran has always been open to discuss anything with the Saudi Government.
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Pakistani experts optimistic with PM Imran mediation efforts in Persian Gulf
Islamabad, Oct 12, IRNA -- Pakistani Foreign policy experts are optimistic with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative for mediation in the Persian Gulf to pave the way for peace in the region.
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Pakistan PM to begin Iran visit tomorrow: Reports
Islamabad, Oct 11, IRNA -- A day earlier Pakistan Foreign Ministry Spokesperson confirmed Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Iran, reports quoting official sources said that the premier will begin his visit to Tehran on Saturday.
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Pakistani PM trying to mediate peace in Persian Gulf
Islamabad, Oct 10, IRNA -- There are reports that Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit Iran and Saudi Arabia to defuse tensions in the Persian Gulf which according to political observers would be a huge diplomatic achievement if Islamabad succeeds in its efforts.
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Pakistan PM likely to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia: Pak media
Islamabad, Oct 9, IRNA -- Pakistani media in their reports on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to pay visits to Iran and Saudi Arabia soon.
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Saudi Arabia executes two more Pakistanis
Islamabad, Oct 9, IRNA -- Saudi Government has executed two more Pakistani nationals despite demand of the Pakistani Government to save its citizens, local media reported on Wednesday.
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Iran expects KSA to lift restrictions for Saudi nationals to visit Iran
Ahvaz, Oct 9, IRNA – Head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization of Iran Ali-Reza Rashidian said on Wednesday that the Saudi Government is expected to lift restrictions for the Saudi nationals to visit Iran.
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Saudi Government opts for deescalation with Iran
Tehran, Oct 7, IRNA – Former Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Nosratollah Tajik said on Monday that Saudi Government opted for deescalation with Iran though they do not want to restore relations.
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Iran never recognizes Zionist regime: Spokesman
Tehran, Sept 30, IRNA – The spokesman of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affair Abbas Mousavis said on Monday that Iran never recognizes the "show off" regimes such as the Zionist regime which is now standing on top.
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Iran backs Yemen ceasefire proposal
Tehran, Sept 30, IRNA - Iran supported on Sunday the Yemeni government’s ceasefire proposal, saying it serves regional stability and security.
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Lebanese analysts say Ansarullah can launch bigger attacks on Saudi Arabia
Beirut, Sept 25, IRNA - Yemen’s Ansarullahi is capable of launching bigger attacks on Saudi oil facilities, a Lebanese political analyst said on Wednesday as Riyadh reels from a cut in its oil production.
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Zarif rebukes 'vicious cycle' of wars in ME, blames foreign funding
New York, Sept 24, IRNA- Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed indignation at the vicious cycle of wars and invasions in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, blaming foreign funding for the conflicts in the region.
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Pakistan urges Saudis to avoid hasty decisions on regional developments
Islamabad, Sept 22, IRNA -- Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says Islamabad has urged Riyadh not to rush into decisions that could threaten the region’s peace and stability, local media reported on Sunday.