Iranian Citizens Advised to Delay Visits to France
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued an advisory, warning Iranian citizens about traveling to France in the wake of strikes and violent protests in the European country.
Iraqi PM Vows to Resign after Top Cleric’s Call
Iraq’s Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi says he will submit his resignation to the country's parliament following a day of intense bloodshed and in response to a call for a change of leadership by the country’s top Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Iraqi Rioters Storm, Torch Iran Consulate in Najaf
The Iraqi police has declared curfew in the holy city of Najaf after rioters stormed the Iranian Consulate and set it on fire.
Turkish President Declares Beginning of Syria Incursion
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkish military forces have officially started an operation in northern Syria against Kurdish militants.
Afghan People Vote in Presidential Elections despite Threats
Voting has begun in Afghanistan's presidential election, with over nine million registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid tight security measures.
24 Killed as Car Bomb Targets Afghan President’s Campaign
At least 24 people have been killed and 31 others wounded after a car bomb exploded near an election campaign rally held by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in the country's northern Parwan province.
Yemen Warns Foreigners to Leave Saudi Aramco Oil Facilities
Yemen's military has warned foreigners in Saudi Arabia to leave Aramco's oil processing plants, saying they are still a target and can be attacked "at any moment."
Yemeni Drone Attacks Aimed at Forcing Saudis to End War: Ansarullah
A senior member of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement says the goal of the Yemeni army’s recent drone strike at Aramco oil facilities was to force Saudi Arabia to end the war.
Saudi Oil Output Cut by Half after Yemeni Drone Attacks
Attacks by 10 Yemeni drones against two plants at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry have knocked out more than half of the Kingdom’s output.
Hawkish Senator Calls for Bombing Iran’s Refineries after Aramco Attacks
Hawkish American Senator Lindsey Graham has says the US should mull bombing Iranian oil refineries if Tehran continues boosting its nuclear enrichment to higher grades.
