Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi says the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia have yet to mutually agree on the time and location of their next round of negotiations. 

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reiterates Iran’s resolve to cooperate with neighbors such as the UAE, saying the two countries are capable to work towards neighborhood diplomacy.

Iraj Masjedi’s remarks come against the backdrop of reports that Iraq is preparing the ground for the next round of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of an upcoming regional summit in Baghdad.

Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the new prime minister of Iraq, has held separate meetings with the ambassadors of Iran and the US at the beginning of his term in office.

An Iranian diplomat says the US wants to manage terrorism and Daesh terrorist group in the Middle East.

A senior IRGC commander says securing a foothold in the West Bank is now a must for Iran.