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Saudi-led Coalition to Reopen Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, Sana’a Airport

The Saudi-led military coalition, which has been pounding Yemen for the past couple of years, said on Wednesday it would allow aid access through the port of Hodeidah and United Nations flights to Sana'a airport.

“US, Israel Could be Plotting to Disintegrate Saudi Arabia by 2030”

A senior Iranian commander says there is a possibility that the US and Israel want to disintegrate Saudi Arabia by 2030.

UN Rejects Riyadh’s Claim that Iran Sending Arms to Yemen

UN observers say Saudi Arabia has not presented enough evidence to prove its claim that Iran is interfering in Yemen’s affairs and sending weapons to that country.

Saudi King Blackmails Palestinian President: Report

A Palestinian website says that Saudi King Salman has urged Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to put pressure on the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, if he wants Riyadh’s financial support.

Iran Says Saudi Arabia Made Childish Mistake in Lebanon

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has blasted Saudi Arabia for the mistakes it has made in regional countries, particularly in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon.

Lebanon President Says PM Hariri under Arrest in Saudi Arabia

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has blasted Saudi Arabia for ‘detaining’ Prime Minister Saad Hariri, describing the move as an act of hostility against Lebanon.

Iran Lambasts Saudi Arabia for Asking Israel to Attack Lebanon

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at Saudi officials for asking the Zionist regime of Israel to attack Lebanon, saying such moves are a shame for the Muslim world.

Hariri’s Interview Just Like Confession under Torture: Analyst

A senior political commentator says Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s recent interview in Saudi Arabia was like making confessions under torture.

Iraq to Postpone Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit to Baghdad: Report

A source close to the Iraqi prime minister says Baghdad is not ready to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and has decided to postpone his planned visit to the country.

Posters of Saudi Crown Prince Burned Down in Lebanon

Unidentified people have burned down posters of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman in the northern provinces of Lebanon.

Two Analyses on Recent Developments in Saudi Arabia

A political commentator has put forward two possible scenarios regarding the events unfolding in Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh to Allow Hariri to Pay Short Visit to Beirut: Report

Media reports say that Riyadh is going to allow Saad Hariri, the Lebanese premier who declared his resignation in Saudi Arabia, to have a short visit to Beirut before leaving for Europe, where he is supposed to live for the rest of his life.

Hariri under Pressure throughout Resignation Video: Expert

A body language expert says former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri was visibly in distress throughout a video reading out his resignation letter.

Concept of “Moderate” Islam Originates in West: Turkey’s Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for pledging to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”, saying the concept is a false one originated from the West.

“Non-Interference in Saudi Domestic Developments in Iran’s Interests”

A political analyst says Iran should not intervene in Saudi Arabia’s internal developments at this juncture when the country is passing through its transition period.

Lebanon Country of Democracy, Elections, Not Allegiance: Minister

The Lebanese interior minister has blasted reports claiming that Bahaa Hariri, Saad's older brother, might take the helm instead of him, saying that such allegations mirror a mentality of ignorance and retardation.

Is Iran Capable of Sending Missiles to Yemen?

An analyst says Yemen is under a total blockade and it is impossible to send even medicines to that country, let alone missiles.

Saudi King Salman to Transfer Power to His Son within Two Nights: Report

Saudi King Salman reportedly plans to relinquish power in favor of his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has recently launched a self-promotion campaign under the cover of tackling high-level corruption.

Egypt’s Sisi Turns Down Saudi Call to Boycott Hezbollah

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has rejected Saudi Arabia’s call to impose sanctions on Lebanon’s Resistance Movement Hezbollah.

“Changes in Saudi Arabia Can Be in Line with Iran’s Interests”

An Iranian political expert believes that if Iran and Saudi Arabia decide to set aside the proxy wars, then the changes in the Arab kingdom could be to the interest of Iran.

Saudi Princes’ Chopper Crashed When Trying to Flee: Report

Reports say Saudi Prince Mansour bin Moqren, the deputy governor of Asir province and son of a former crown prince, was trying to flee the kingdom at the time when his helicopter went down.

‘Hariri Had No Plan for Resignation When Meeting Iran Envoy’

An Iranian analyst says the Lebanese prime minister's meeting with Iran’s Velayati only 48 hours before his resignation shows Saad Hariri was not aware of the fate awaiting him, and his later resignation in Riyadh was dictated to him.

Visits to Saudi Arabia Hazardous to Regional Health: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister has sarcastically highlighted that most important regional developments are taking place immediately after a foreign official’s visit to the ‘belligerent’ Saudi Arabia.

Hariri’s Resignation Dictated by Saudi Arabia: Hezbollah Chief

The Secretary General of the Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah on Sunday raised a number of questions regarding Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s surprise resignation announced from the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

What Prompted Hariri to Resign after Meeting with Iranian Envoy?

An informed source says Tehran’s negative response to the Saudi-dictated demands was the main reason behind Lebanese prime minister’s resignation on Saturday.

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