Category: 1. Iran

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates all argued against a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities during President Trump’s recent visit and encouraged him to continue pushing for a new nuclear deal, three sources with…

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates all argued against a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities during President Trump’s recent visit and encouraged him to continue pushing for a new nuclear deal, three sources with…

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif expressed satisfaction with the current state of Iran-Saudi relations, stating that the positive ties between the two countries benefit both the region and the broader Islamic world.

Why it matters:

The statement underscores rising frustration in Beijing over Washington’s continued use of economic pressure — particularly in the tech sector — despite ongoing high-level dialogue aimed at stabilizing…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Thursday that cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, detained earlier this week in Saudi Arabia for criticising Riyadh, had been released following diplomatic intervention.

Ghasemian, a senior hardline…

Why it matters:

Tensions in Saudi-Iran relations can have wide regional repercussions, especially during sensitive periods like the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Araghchi’s remarks signal Tehran’s commitment to maintaining…

Why it matters:

Zakani’s appointment boosts Tehran’s international profile and signals a stronger role for the Iranian capital in shaping urban policies across emerging economies.

The big picture:

The BRICS Cities…

As the fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States wrapped up in Rome earlier this month, the public saw little sign of breakthrough.

But there have been reports about proposals to break the deadlock as Washington is insisting…

Iranian authorities have arrested several individuals accused of filming ongoing truckers’ strike activity in the south of the country and sending the footage to foreign-based media, Iranian media reported.

According to a statement from the…