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Iran-Saudi relations

Iran rejects Saudi claim about Iranian spy

Iran has denied Saudi claims that an Iranian citizen is a part of the alleged spy ring recently arrested in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia detaines Iranian boats

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia told the Mehr News Agency on January 4 that 20 Iranian citizens have been arrested for illegally entering Saudi territory.

Saudi Arabia stops issuing visas to Iranian pilgrims

Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that Saudi Arabia has stopped issuing visas for Iranian pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia frustrated with nuclear talks

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister has called the nuclear negotiations with Iran a “waste of time” and he urged world powers to put a time limit on them.

MP calls for expulsion of Saudi ambassador

An Iranian MP is calling for the Saudi ambassador's immediate expulsion from Iran.

Iran protests against execution of its citizens in Saudi Arabia

Iran has summoned the Saudi charge d’affaires to protest against Saudi Arabia’s execution of a number of Iranian nationals on drug charges.

Friction grows between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has issued another warning to Iran that it will not tolerate any threats to the sovereignty of Gulf Arab states. This is the third time in recent weeks that a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a similar warning to Iran.

Saudi Arabia condemns Ahmadinejad trip to Gulf island

Saudi Arabia has condemned Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s trip to Abu Musa, referring to it as “a blatant violation of the UAE right to sovereignty.”

Iran warns Saudi Arabia about potential rift over oil

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has slammed Saudi Arabia for saying it could make up for any global crude oil shortage if international sanctions were imposed on Iranian oil. Salehi said such a stance would gravely affect relations between the two countries.

Iranian Parliament condemns Saudi role in Bahraini, Yemeni crackdown

Iran’s Parliament has issued a statement condemning the "cold-blooded killings" of the people of Yemen and Bahrain, slamming Saudi Arabia’s role in oppressing the protesters.