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Imran Khan In Tehran On Mission To "Facilitate" Iran-Saudi Talks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 13, 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Iran on Sunday on a mission to act as a "facilitator" between Tehran and Riyadh and try to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf.

"Enemies Seek To Sow Discord" Between Iran And Iraq: Ayatollah Khamenei

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 7, 2019

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "enemies" were trying to drive a wedge between Tehran and Baghdad in a tweet on Monday following deadly unrest in neighbouring Iraq.

Iran Not Disappointed: S Jaishankar Rejects Reports, Shows Depth Of Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 2, 2019

India has a strong political and cultural relationship with Iran where it operates a strategic port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, rejecting reports that Tehran is disappointed at New Delhi for not buying oil from the oil-rich nation in view of the tough US sanctions.

Saudi Crown Prince Warns Of "Unimaginably High" Oil Prices

World News | Reuters | Monday September 30, 2019

Saudi Arabia's crown prince warned in an interview broadcast on Sunday that oil prices could spike to "unimaginably high numbers" if the world does not come together to deter Iran, but said he would prefer a political solution to a military one.

US Rejects Iran Foreign Minister's Hospital Visit Unless American Freed

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 28, 2019

The State Department said Saturday that it would only allow Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit the country's ambassador in a US hospital if Tehran releases a detained American citizen.

Show "Proof, Documents" Iran Attacked Saudi Oil Facility: Hassan Rouhani

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 27, 2019

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani challenged the US and others Thursday to provide evidence to back up their accusations that Tehran carried out this month's attack on a Saudi oil facility.

Trump Could Negotiate "Better" Iran Deal, Says UK's Boris Johnson

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 24, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday US President Donald Trump could negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran "better" than what Tehran and world powers agreed to in 2015.

Iran Says Seized British-Flagged Tanker "Free" To Leave

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 23, 2019

Iran said on Monday that a British-flagged oil tanker is "free" to leave more than two months after it was seized in the Gulf.

Hassan Rouhani Heads To UN In Bid To Win Iran Support Against US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 23, 2019

President Hassan Rouhani on Monday departed Tehran for New York to attend the UN General Assembly on a mission to win Iran support against "cruel" pressure from arch-foe the United States.

UK PM Boris Johnson Says Iran Behind Attacks On Saudi Oil Plants

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 23, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused Tehran of being behind attacks on Saudi oil installations, in remarks to reporters en route to New York where he is to meet with Iran's president.

Melted Pipes, Burnt Equipment: Media Visits Wrecked Saudi Oil Plant

World News | Reuters | Friday September 20, 2019

Saudi Arabia on Friday took media to inspect oil facilities hit by attacks that Washington and Riyadh blame on Iran, showing melted pipes and burnt equipment, as Tehran vowed wide retaliation if heightened tensions boil over into hostilities.

Saudi To Provide "Material Evidence", Weapons Linking Iran To Attacks

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Saudi Arabia said it would show evidence on Wednesday linking regional rival Tehran to an unprecedented attack on its oil industry that Washington believes originated from Iran in a dangerous escalation of Middle East frictions.

US 'In Denial' Over Saudi Attacks: Iran Foreign Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 17, 2019

The US is "in denial" over attacks on oil installations in Saudi Arabia, Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday, after Washington blamed weekend strikes on Tehran despite Yemeni rebels claiming responsibility.

Iran Leader Rules Out US Talks As Tensions Rise Over Saudi Attacks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 17, 2019

Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with the US "at any level", as tensions mounted between the arch-foes after Washington blamed Tehran for attacks on Saudi oil installations.

Iran Says Policy Of "Maximum Pressure" Worthless, Rules Out Talks With US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 17, 2019

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with the US, as tensions mount between the arch-foes after Washington blamed Tehran for attacks on Saudi oil installations.