Iran-Saudi relations

Supporters wave flags and banners bearing the image of Hassan Nasrallah during a gathering on the corniche in Beirut, Lebanon on September 26, 2025.
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Hezbollah appeal to Saudi Arabia was spurred by Iran: sources

Iran helped broker Hezbollah’s outreach to Saudi Arabia in a bid to ease pressure on Lebanon to disarm the group, sources told Reuters.

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27 September, 2025
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Iran and Saudi Arabia edge closer after Israel's strike on Qatar

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24 September, 2025
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Saudi frees Iran cleric it detained ahead of Hajj

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29 May, 2025
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Saudi army chief in Iran on rare visit for bilateral talks

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10 November, 2024
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Iran seeks quick resolution of issue preventing Umrah travel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 January, 2024
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Iran to grant visa-free travel to Saudi Arabia, 32 nations

The New Arab Staff
16 December, 2023
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What's behind Saudi Arabia's quest for a nuclear programme?

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19 October, 2023
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Iran's foreign minister rounds off Gulf tour with UAE visit

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22 June, 2023
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Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Farhan to visit Tehran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 June, 2023
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Exclusive: Senior Iranian diplomat on Saudi rapprochement

Saber Gul Anbari
05 May, 2023
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Dozens of Iranians evacuated from Sudan via Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 April, 2023
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Saudi-led coalition lifts restrictions on Yemen's imports

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 April, 2023
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Iran's Raisi 'welcomes' invitation by Saudi king: official

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 March, 2023
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How China emerged as peacemaker in the Saudi-Iran deal

Giorgio Cafiero
15 March, 2023
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Netanyahu rivals blame Israel PM over Iran-Saudi detente

The New Arab Staff
11 March, 2023
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Iran's FM says talks with Saudis could restore relations

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 January, 2023
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Iran calls for change in 'unfriendly' Saudi behaviour

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 November, 2022
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Will Bahrain follow the GCC's Iran de-escalation trend?

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08 November, 2022
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An Israeli Journalist in Mecca, a Rabbi in Medina

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08 August, 2022
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Iran says Saudi is 'ready' to move talks to higher level

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 July, 2022
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The origins and future of the budding Saudi-Iran détente

Abby Baggini & Farah N. Jan
14 January, 2022