Iranian weightlifter wins the first medal

Tehran, IRNA- Iran's 81kg weightlifter won the first gold medal for Iran team in the world junior championships in the adolescent age category in Saudi Arabia.

Iran would continue nuclear talks: Spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran would definitely continue nuclear negotiations, but it should first review the previous six rounds of talks.

Iranian, Saudi officials meeting denied

Tehran, IRNA - There has been no meeting or phone call between Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani and Saudi officials in recent days, a source says.

Middle East affairs analyst:

Serious will exists for resuming Tehran-Riyadh relations

Tehran, IRNA – A Middle East affairs analyst said here on Monday he believes Iran-Saudi negotiations are proceeding favorably as serious will for resuming Tehran-Riyadh relations exists at both ends and the two countries ask for reopening of their consular offices and expansion of ties.

Riyadh, Tehran can build confidence, mutual understanding

Tehran, IRNA - Saudi Arabia and Iran are able to create a new structure based on confidence-building and mutual understanding, which will be beneficial for both states and the whole region, a political analyst believes.

Iran-Saudi Arabia talks progressing rapidly: Ambassador

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi has said that the talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia are progressing rapidly.

Iran says has good bilateral talks with Saudi Arabia

New York, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran has had regular contacts with Saudi Arabia in recent months, stressing that the two countries have had good talks on bilateral issues.

Better understanding between Tehran, Riyadh in everyone's interest: PM Imran

Islamabad, IRNA -- The Prime Minister of Pakistan strongly believes that better understanding between Tehran and Riyadh is in the interest of the region and the world.

Does US intend to withdraw 20k troops from Saudi Arabia?

Tehran, IRNA - About one month after the United States' military pullout from Afghanistan, there are some reports that Washington is after withdrawing thousands of its forces from Saudi Arabia, while there is no information about closure of American bases in the Arab state.

Iran, Saudi Arabia likely to hold 4th round of talks: Ambassador

Baghdad, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi said on Wednesday that the fourth round of talks is likely to be held between Iran and Saudi Arabia as the two countries have already held three rounds of negotiations.

Saudi Arabia seeking substitute for US

Tehran, IRNA - Following Donald Trump's removal from power and the start of Joe Biden's tenure as president at the White House in recent months, the relationship between Washington and Riyadh witnessed great changes and it seems that their honey moon is coming to an end.

Ties with Iran highly important: Yemeni official

Tehran, IRNA – Yemen’s Ansarollah Movement spokesman Muhammad Abdul-Salam said that the country’s relationship with Iran is of high importance and respected, praising Iran’s support of Yemeni people.

Tehran, Riyadh gradually mending ties following meditation efforts

Tehran, IRNA – Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which caused them to severe ties for more than five years, are gradually easing thanks to meditation efforts by regional countries such as Pakistan, Iraq, Oman and Qatar.

Official says resuming Iran-Saudi Arabia ties will pave grounds for Umrah

Tehran, IRNA - Head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Ali-Reza Rashidian expressed hope for dispatching Iranian pilgrims to Umrah after resuming ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

No new trend in key ME states ties, says expert

New York, IRNA – Georgetown University Professor Shireen Hunter believes no new trend is discernable in the relationship between key Middle East countries, as the region is more intended towards gaps than towards coalitions.

Tehran, Riyadh stepping towards de-escalation

Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Saudi Arabia have started a rapprochement process and the reconciliation-seeking literature used by officials of both counties as well as holding several talks bespeaks their efforts to peacefully solve disagreements.

Iranian Envoy warns of KSA certain nuclear program

London, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday as with regard to KSA, the IAEA is not being provided with even minimum necessary verification authorities.

Progress made in Iran-Saudi talks: Gov't Spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that Iran and Saudi Arabia have discussed bilateral issues in a friendly manner and good faith and have made progress so far.

Tehran-Riyadh ties inevitable for peace in Middle East: Pakistani speakers

Islamabad, July 3, IRNA -- Pakistani thinkers and university professors strongly believed that normalization of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia would have positive impact on the region and Islamic world, and stressed that peace in the Middle East can be achieved by improving Tehran-Riyadh relations.

Effective factors in Saudi-Iran relations

Tehran, June 2, IRNA - Iran Newspaper has interviewed the last Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia who said that Riyadh and Tehran have never pursued a one-way avenue in their mutual relations.

Iran may dispatch 2,000 to Hajj pilgrimage

Tehran, May 31, IRNA - An Iranian official says that the Hajj pilgrimage will be held this year; so, the Islamic Republic will probably send 2,000 people to Saudi Arabia.

Iran-Saudi rapprochement only way to counter American divisiveness

Islamabad, May 25, IRNA -- A Pakistani English news daily says rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia is the only way to counter American divisiveness.

Saudi Arabia, Iran moving towards de-escalation

Tehran, May 16, IRNA - After five years of disputes between Saudi Arabia and Iran, both countries have started de-escalating relationship step-by-step, and the recent change of attitudes from the two sides is promising that bilateral and regional issues can be resolved.

Iran, Saudi Arabia on path of easing tensions: Pakistani FM

Islamabad, May 11, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan welcoming the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia to resolve differences says the way to de-escalate tensions is not easy but it is good that Tehran and Riyadh have taken this initiative.

Iran, Saudi rapprochement to strengthen Muslim World: Pakistani daily

Islamabad, May 1, IRNA -- A leading Pakistani English news daily says any rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia will have a positive impact on Shia-Sunni relations across the Muslim World.

Pakistan PM welcomes Saudi Crown Prince’s remarks on good ties with Iran

Islamabad, April 29, IRNA -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has welcomed the statement of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince on good relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Why is Saudi Arabia trying to hold talks with Iran?

Tehran, April 21, IRNA – Saudi Arabia, entangled in some dilemmas especially in Yemen conflict and change of new US administration’s policy, needs to hold talks with Iran; so, if the talks bear fruit, they can help resolve regional crises, Arab think tanks and analysts believe.

Iran welcomes dialog with Saudi Arabia

Tehran, April 19, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzade said on Monday that Tehran welcomed dialog with Saudi Arabia, as it sees dialog in the interest of both countries and regional peace.

Denmark holds three members of Alahvazieh group accountable for serving terrorism

London, April 15, IRNA – The Prosecution service of Denmark held three members of Alahvazieh group accountable for financing and spreading terrorism against Iran.