Category: 1. Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman that Tehran is ready to share them with Riyadh.

Why it matters:

This meeting signals accelerating momentum in the Iran–Saudi rapprochement since the 2023 Beijing-brokered agreement.

A stronger axis between the two regional heavyweights could shift the balance of power…

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshikian says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to expand relations with Saudi Arabia in all fields, including defense sector, and extend bilateral cooperation to other Islamic countries.

Why it matters:

This meeting marks a significant moment in Tehran-Moscow relations, with the direct involvement of Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali  Khamenei, underscoring the strategic weight of the talks.

At a time of…

Rafael Grossi, the director general of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has been invited to participate in Saturday’s second round of talks on Iran’s nuclear programme between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian…

Why it matters:

Improved relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia could reshape regional dynamics, particularly at a time of escalating conflicts across West Asia, including the ongoing war in Gaza.

The big picture:

Iran…

Iran proposed a three-stage plan to the US delegation during talks in Oman on Saturday envisioning a cap on their uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions, three diplomatic sources in Tehran told Iran International.

The plan…