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Pakistani religious activists, students condemn killing of Yemenis

Islamabad, IRNA -- A group of religious activists, civil society members and students gathered in Pakistan’s Islamabad against the escalation of deadly Saudi coalition attacks in Yemen and condemned the killing of the oppressed people.

Iran slams airstrikes on Yemeni residential areas

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the recent air attacks against residential areas in Yemen which have resulted in killing and injuring scores of innocent civilians.

Iran official says fresh round of Tehran-Riyadh talks on agenda

Tehran, IRNA – Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh announced here on Monday that future round of talks between Tehran and Riyadh to be hosted by Baghdad is on the agenda.

New players enter Vienna, suggesting progress in sanctions removal

Vienna, IRNA – While Iran and the P4+1 have been holding negotiations in consecutive, lengthy meetings in the Austrian capital in recent days, new delegations from other stakeholders have entered the city to meet negotiating parties.

Spokesman: Iranian, Saudi FMs briefly met in Pakistan

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said here on Tuesday that Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan had a short meeting in Islamabad on the sidelines of the OIC Conference on Afghanistan.

Iran-Saudi talks could set up new regional system: Johns Hopkins Prof.

New York, IRNA – Vali Nasr, A professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, said that conclusion of the JCPOA talks and US withdrawal from the West Asia is in line with Washington's efforts to change focus to the East Asia and competition with China and Russia, adding that this would create a new system in the region in which Saudi Arabia and the UAE would seek different ties with Iran.

Iran awaiting practical action from US on JCPOA, says Spox

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that measures and plans pursued by the Biden administration to date have been in contrast with the intention previously announced, adding that the Islamic Republic of Iran has heard enough words and was awaiting practical action that was months overdue.

Former Pakistani FM emphasizes stronger, brotherly ties with Tehran

Islamabad, IRNA – Former Pakistani Foreign Minister and member of the parliament stressed the importance of relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran for Pakistan and said brotherly, strong relations with Tehran and Riyadh would be in Islamabad's interest.

Enhanced Tehran-Riyadh engagement a positive development: Pakistan

Islamabad, IRNA -- Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman hopes that enhanced confidence and engagement between Iran and Saudi Arabia would foster durable peace in the region and this would be a very positive development.

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.

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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.