Saudi-Iran dialogue at ‘very good’ stage: Iranian official

Last month, the two countries expressed a wish to renew negotiations through Iraqi mediation

Iran reopens embassy in Saudi Arabia

The long-time regional rivals in March agreed to restore diplomatic ties under a Chinese-brokered agreement

Iran FM says Saudi talks to resume despite reports of ‘stalled negotiations’

Iranian officials reportedly told the Iraqi prime minister recently that they would 'refuse to meet' the Saudis due to the kingdom’s interventionist policies against Tehran

UK implements additional sanctions against IRGC commanders

The sanctions extend to four commanders of the IRGC over alleged human rights violations, including the freezing of assets and travel bans

Xi Jinping’s Visit to Saudi Arabia and the overthrow of Atlanticism

The historic China-Arab Summit currently underway in Riyadh symbolizes the emerging Eurasianism in the Persian Gulf.

US bargains over Iran’s unrest

The US has voiced willingness to end support for Iran's protest movement if Tehran stops selling drones to Moscow and makes concessions on its nuclear program.

Iran files complaint to FIFA over removal of flag emblem by US team

Tensions are running high as Iran and the US are to face off in a 'knockout game' for Group B on 29 November

A war of narratives: Who killed the child in Iran’s Izeh?

Who is killing who in Iran, and how do we know? The death of a young boy last week illustrates how narratives are deliberately distorted in conflict.

European parliament severs ties with Iran over sanctions against EU

In response to continuous European sanctions against Tehran, the Islamic Republic has responded with its own in the hopes of countering foreign hostility

Iran takes aim at ‘interventionist’ and ‘undiplomatic’ Germany

A day before Abdollahian’s comments, Germany called for a fresh batch of sanctions to be imposed against the Islamic Republic

Iran summons UK, Norwegian ambassadors amid anti-government riots

According to state television, 41 people have died since the start of the protests one week ago

Iran foils weapons smuggling attempt from Azerbaijan

Advanced night vision goggles and military attire were confiscated from two cars crossing into Iran from Azerbaijan

UAE ambassador returns to Tehran six years after diplomatic breakdown

Saudi allies like Kuwait and the UAE are moving to restore ties with Iran, as the kingdom is also inching towards rebuilding ties with the Islamic Republic

Iran and the Persian Gulf monarchies: Diplomacy remains their only option

Reconciliation between Iran and the GCC will reap vast mutual benefits, while conflict only serves those outside the Persian Gulf

UAE ambassador to Iran will resume duties soon

Abu Dhabi is restoring diplomatic ties with Iran six years after they were severed

IRGC replaces intelligence chief amid assassinations, sabotage attempts

The outgoing intelligence chief held his post for 12 years, during which foreign intelligence agencies were able to assassinate Iran's nuclear scientists and public figures

Protests ongoing in Iran over rising food prices

At least one person has died after the protests turned violent in the province of Khuzestan

‘Mutually Assured Development’: a winning formula for Iran-Saudi rapprochement

Restoring diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia will not only benefit both countries economically, but can help stabilize global oil prices and end the war in Yemen.

Understanding between Iran and KSA ‘imminent’, Iraqi PM says

Baghdad has played host to five rounds of talks between the regional rivals, described as 'proactive and positive'

US behind IMF refusal to finance energy imports for Lebanon: Hezbollah official

Despite the plan to import energy from Egypt and Jordan via Syria having been brokered by Washington, US officials have so far failed to issue the necessary sanctions waiver

Fifth round of Saudi Arabia-Iran talks to resume

The talks were suspended last month after Saudi Arabia executed 81 men, half of whom were Shia Muslims

Saudi Arabia: plans underway to hold fifth round of talks with Iran

The two countries have so far held four rounds of talks mediated by the government of Iraq

A silent Turkish-Russian standoff in Kazakhstan

Turkey's dream of a common army for Turkic countries may have been dashed by the quick Russian-led CSTO operation to subdue violent unrest in Kazakhstan early this year.

Killing Kadhimi: The non-assassination and its dramatic fallout

The alleged assassination attempt on Iraq's PM has thrown his opponents a curve ball, and they're struggling. But this is Iraq, where things can still change at a moment's notice in the heated scramble to form a new government.

Why a checkmate is looming for Saudis in Yemen

The mood has shifted in Yemen and the Saudis are eager for an exit. What has changed on the Yemeni ground to warrant this shift?