Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to work together to resolve issues: IRNA

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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to work together to resolve issues: IRNA

Reuters Published January 22, 2020

"Tehran, Riyadh should work together to resolve problems,” IRNA quoted Iranian president’s chief of staff as saying. — Photo from WSJ

Iran said on Wednesday that Tehran and its regional rival Saudi Arabia should work together to overcome problems, the state news agency IRNA quoted Iranian president’s chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi as saying.

“The relations between Iran and its neighbour Saudi Arabia should not become like the relationship between Tehran and the United States ... Tehran and Riyadh should work together to resolve their problems,” Vaezi said.

For decades, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been involved in proxy wars across the Middle East from Syria to Yemen.

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narendranath paul

Jan 22, 2020 09:13pm

But whom to trust is the main question, once you get that answer rest will fall in line automatically.

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Zia

Jan 22, 2020 09:16pm

Now FM MF an claim that Iran is following his lead.

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Farrukh

Jan 22, 2020 09:38pm

Great initiative indeed by Iran. SA should come to table and chat.

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Victoria Gardezi

Jan 22, 2020 09:43pm

After the Qasem Soleimani assassination Iran officials learned the US can kill any of them. They got caught twisting the lion's tail. Now they want to change course.

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N_Saq

Jan 22, 2020 09:55pm

Pipe dreams...not going to happen because KSA is under the US thumb and will do whatever the US wants.

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Mansur Ul Haque

Jan 22, 2020 09:56pm

Very nice

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Ibrahim S

Jan 22, 2020 10:27pm

There is always a fresh start. I am sure it will not go well with many countries who want to see Middle east in chaos and disarray.

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marcus

Jan 22, 2020 11:20pm

Great step by Iran....Now KSA must take two steps towards peace....or will they? Pakistan needs to be credited for this hard work.

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SDA

Jan 23, 2020 12:37am

@narendranath paul, Some nations like to see Muslim countries fight each other and enjoy the war. But all countries including Pakistan and India must join hands to combat hatred and war. It does not benefit anyone.

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SDA

Jan 23, 2020 12:39am

Great gesture and courage from Iran. SA must come to the dialogue table.

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Zulfiqar

Jan 23, 2020 01:25am

This is a feud which was started over a thousand years ago. Will not get over so quickly.

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MSAlvi

Jan 23, 2020 03:50am

Imran Khan should become more active at this time. Hit the iron when it is hot.

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ASH, Ph.D. from US

Jan 23, 2020 06:44am

Iran's wishful thinking !!Do they not know the Saudi dictators?

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Joe

Jan 23, 2020 06:56am

Their co-operation seems highly un-likely, SA is highly reliant on USA, unless, USA too comes on table nothing will materialize There are decades of rivalry and it cannot vanish with one or two statement or gestures.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jan 23, 2020 07:24am

Great call to foster and strengthen unity, faith, dedication and discipline by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, in the corridors of power in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who cares?

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My Comments .

Jan 23, 2020 07:58am

These two leading muslim countries should resolve their differences through discussions and meetings. Unity of muslim world important.

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Reality Bites

Jan 23, 2020 11:07am

Saudi should reciprocate positively.

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Maboob Saleem

Jan 23, 2020 11:29am

Iran is caving in. Their war has gone as far as it can go.

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