Middle East

US Sanctions on Iran to Further Destabilize Mideast: Syria

The Syrian government has condemned the re-imposition of US sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, warning that the move can lead to further instability in the Middle East.

Tehran Blames Riyadh for Abduction of Iranian Border Guards

The spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) blamed the Saudi regime for the recent abduction of Iranian border guards near the Pakistani border and said last year, about 50 attacks to kidnap the country’s border guards were foiled.

Iran Slams Bahrain for Handing Life Sentence to Opposition Leader

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the life sentences handed by Bahrain’s Court of Appeal to Sheikh Ali Salman, the leader of the kingdom’s main opposition party Al-Wefaq, and two other anti-regime activists.

Tehran Slams Ankara for Refusing to Refuel Iranian Aircraft

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation has expressed its protest at a Turkish company’s unilateral decision to refrain from providing fuel for Iranian passenger planes at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport.

Iran FM Due in Turkey to Attend D-8 Ministerial Summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to leave Tehran for Turkey today to attend a ministerial meeting of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Tehran, Baku, Ankara Have Similar Stances on Mideast: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan have similar stances on developments in the Middle East and are determined to strengthen joint cooperation.

‘Iraq’s Top Cleric Urged Shiite Forces to Shield Sunnis’

Iraq's top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has urged the Shiite forces of Hashd al-Sha’abi to sacrifice their lives to protect Sunni families who are under relentless attacks by ISIS, an Iranian official says.

US, France Call for Immediate End to Yemen War

The US secretaries of state and defence as well as the French defence minister have called for an immediate cessation of the devastating war in Yemen, which was launched by Saudi Arabia and its allies since 2015.

Iran Thanks Iraq for Warm Hospitality towards Arba’een Pilgrims

Iran's first vice president has thanked the Iraqi government and nation for their warm hospitality towards Iranian pilgrims during Arba'een procession in the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf.

Arba’een Pilgrims Earn Iraq $80m in Revenues

The Iraqi officials have announced the country has managed to earn $80 million by hosting millions of Shiite pilgrims on the occasion of the Arba’een procession, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

Iran FM Attends Opening Ceremony of Istanbul Airport

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, on behalf of the Iranian government, attended a ceremony held on Monday to open Istanbul's new international airport.

Road Accident Kills 11 Iranian Arba’een Pilgrims in Iraq

At least 11 Iranian pilgrims have been killed and 19 others wounded in a car accident in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut.

Nothing Important to Happen after US’ Nov. Sanctions: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says nothing important will happen after the second phase of US sanctions due to be imposed on the Islamic Republic on November 4.

‘Khashoggi Was Going to Disclose Saudi Use of Chemicals in Yemen’

Dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, who was recently murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, was about to disclose details of Saudi Arabia’s use of banned chemical weapons in its imposed war on Yemen days before he was killed, a report says.

Khashoggi Case to Result in Bin Salman’s Overthrow: Analyst

A senior political analyst says the recent murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul will probably lead to the overthrow of the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a compromise between the US and its regional allies.

‘Netanyahu’s Oman Visit Aimed at Sending Iran Important Message’

A former Iranian diplomat says considering the role Oman plays in relations between Iran and the West, it can be assumed that Israeli prime minister’s recent visit to the Sultanate was made to send an important message through Oman to Iran.

“More Iran Pilgrims Flocking to Iraq for Arba’een This Year”

IRGC Chief Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Iranian pilgrims were more enthusiastic this year to flock to the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq to commemorate Arba’een, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam.

Why Did Oman Publicize Netanyahu’s Trip?

The fact that Oman openly publicized a trip to the country by the Israeli prime minister could be an indication of the normalization of relations between the two sides.

Iran Criticizes Israeli PM’s Visit to Oman

Iran has criticized the Israeli premier's visit to Oman, saying that Muslim states shouldn’t give the usurper Zionist regime room for maneuvering to create new predicaments and problems in the region.

Rouhani’s Gov’t Criticized for Passive Stand on Khashoggi Murder

The administration of President Hassan Rouhani, particularly his foreign ministry, is under fire for taking a passive stance on the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Iran’s Arba’een Pilgrims Dear Guests of Iraqi Gov’t: FM

Iraq’s new Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali al-Hakim has assured his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif that Iran’s pilgrims will receive the required services during their stay in Iraq for Arba’een pilgrimage.

US Sanctions on Iran Aimed at Protecting Riyadh: FM Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored the latest US sanctions targeting a number of Iranian individuals, describing the move as an attempt to divert the world’s attention from Saudi crimes in Yemen and the brutal murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Jailed Saudi Princes Urge Int’l Probe into Kingdom’s Terrors

A group of jailed Saudi princes have called on the international community to investigate the terrors and illegal arrests of dissidents in the Kingdom.

Iran Leader: Arba’een Processions Impossible without ‘Shrine Defenders’

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if it was not for the sacrifices made by those who fought terrorists in Syria and Iraq, the enemy would have approached the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) and Shiite pilgrims could not go to Karbala on Arba’een.

Khashoggi’s Murder Premeditated: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi as “harrowing” and “pre-planned.”

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