Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Iran calls on world to stand up to US President Donald Trump, save nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump pulled out last month from the 2015 accord between Iran and world powers that lifted sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs to its nuclear programme.

Jun 04, 2018, 10:14 AM IST

Iran urges Gulf peace mechanism, says Saudi Arabia backing militants

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing the small but oil-rich emirate of supporting "terrorism". 

Jun 13, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

Iran says Saudi Arabia supports militants on its turf after attacks

Iran and Saudi Arabia accuse each other of subverting regional security and support opposite sides in conflicts including those in Syria, Yemen and Iraq.

Jun 13, 2017, 18:14 PM IST

Iran warns Riyadh against sending troops to Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Saudi Arabia on Tuesday not to deploy troops in Syria, saying it would violate international law, while also demanding that Riyadh stop bombardments in Yemen

Feb 17, 2016, 14:25 PM IST