The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arab-iran-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Arab-Iran relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arab-iran-relations/ 32 32 Oil tanker hit near Indian coast amid maritime hostilities against Israel by Houthis https://www.timesofisrael.com/oil-tanker-hit-near-indian-coast-amid-maritime-hostilities-against-israel-by-houthis/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:04:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3184719 The ship, identified as the Liberian-flagged Chem Pluto, sustains damage but none of its mostly-Indian crew are hurt; Jerusalem believes Iran behind drone strike on high seas

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]]> With or without normalization, expert on Gulf sees Israel as regional peacemaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-or-without-normalization-expert-on-gulf-sees-israel-as-regional-peacemaker/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:59:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2394280 In new book on Middle East's changing alliances, Sigurd Neubauer explores Jerusalem's little-known role as mediator in rivalries between Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar

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]]> Saudi king says will reject US measures that ‘prejudice’ Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeking-to-isolate-iran-saudi-king-draws-muslim-leaders-to-mecca-summit/ Fri, 31 May 2019 23:01:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2086639 At summit of Muslim nations focusing on threats from Iran, countries also emphasize support for Palestinian rights ahead of US unveiling of its peace plan

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]]> War & peace, Polish offense, a broken plane: Crazy days with Netanyahu in Warsaw https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-peace-polish-offense-a-broken-plane-crazy-days-with-netanyahu-in-warsaw/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:06:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2019196 'Amazing' things unfolded in Israeli-Arab ties during his three-day visit to Poland this week, the PM has said. Well, the trip has certainly been unforgettable

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]]> Netanyahu says Arab countries see Israel as ‘ally’ against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-arabs-see-israel-as-ally-against-iran/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:38:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1990195 In interview with Brazilian TV, PM laments that 'half' of the Palestinians are 'already under the gun of Iran and radical Islam'

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]]> Egypt hosts Arab war games, in possible nod to growing anti-Iran alliance https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-to-host-war-games-in-possible-nod-to-growing-anti-iran-alliance/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 03:20:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1954090 Drill by states envisioned as part of 'Arab NATO' comes after Gulf appears to open up to Israel, but some warn against having Iran replace Jewish state as regional boogeyman

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]]> Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Iran at Saudi request https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-league-to-hold-emergency-meeting-on-iran-at-saudi-request/ Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:30:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1728494 As tensions rise between regional rivals, members will meet to discuss Tehran's influence on Lebanon, Yemen

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]]> Netanyahu: Iran is ‘devouring’ nations; Israel won’t let it dominate Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-iran-threat-forging-mideast-israel-alliances/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1723451 PM, in London, says concern about Tehran is forging unprecedented Mideast-Israel alliances, acknowledges 'very strong' disagreements with Obama

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]]> Israel, Iran big winners from regional turmoil – Arab League head https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-iran-big-winners-from-regional-turmoil-arab-league-head/ Mon, 01 May 2017 15:40:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1610617 Aboul Gheit says Palestinian issue overshadowed by Mideast conflicts as Tehran watches, waits for Arab world to self-destruct

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]]> Top US general calls for use of ‘military means’ to disrupt Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-us-general-calls-for-use-of-military-means-to-disrupt-iran/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:47:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1591817&preview_id=1591817 Joseph Votel tells Congress Tehran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East are chief long-term threat to region

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]]> Iran denies Arab League accusation of Mideast meddling https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-denies-arab-league-accusation-of-mideast-meddling/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:54:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1591427 Tehran rejects criticism by Arab leaders, claiming summit should focus on 'Zionist regime' instead of its own exploits

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]]> UAE: Hopes dashed that Iran deal would end its aggression https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-hopes-that-iran-deal-would-end-its-aggression-thwarted/ Sun, 25 Sep 2016 03:00:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1468810 FM Al Nahyan warns world leaders at UN gathering of Tehran's 'expansionist regional policies'

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]]> Kuwait recalls ambassador from Iran as Sunni-Shiite face-off escalates https://www.timesofisrael.com/kuwait-recalls-ambassador-from-iran-as-sunni-shiite-face-off-escalates/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:29:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1315391 Follows similar moves by Saudi allies Sudan and Bahrain, and downgrading of Iran ties by United Arab Emirates

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]]> In the Iran-Saudi Arabia conflict, a clash of civilizations https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-the-iran-saudi-arabia-conflict-a-clash-of-civilizations/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:03:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1314739 The cold war between the two regional powers is likely to heat up, reviving an age-old sectarian war between Sunni and Shiite Islam in which every country and group in the Middle East will have to choose a side

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]]> Ex-British envoy to US: West should ally with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-british-envoy-to-us-west-should-ally-with-iran/ Sat, 11 Jul 2015 10:48:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1213248 In opinion piece, Christopher Meyer says UK and its allies should pull out of Mideast and let Tehran sort it out

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