Middle East

Yemeni Snipers Kill 3 Saudi Troops in Taiz, Asir

Yemeni army snipers killed three Saudi troops as part of retaliatory operations against the ongoing Saudi aggression against the impoverished Arab country.

Norwegian Store Displays Syrian Home Replica to Show Horrors of War

A joint initiative has been designed by Red Cross Norway and a furniture giant to bring the reality of the conflict home for shoppers in Oslo.

Regional Sunni Divide Reaching Crisis Point in Iraq

The representative of Iraqi Kurdistan’s government in Iran says he is worried that sectarianism in the region will lead to a crisis in Iraq.

Iranian Reporter Mohsen Khazaei Killed in Syria’s Aleppo

An Iranian reporter has been killed in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo amid fierce fighting between the Syrian forces and terrorists in the flashpoint city.

Senior Saudi Prince Says Trump Shouldn’t Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal

A former senior Saudi official says the US President-elect Donald Trump should not scrap a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

UN’s Syria Envoy in Iran for Talks

The United Nations (UN)’s Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has traveled to the Iranian capital, Tehran, to discuss the ongoing Syrian conflict with Iranian Foreign Ministry officials.

Syria, Yemen Victims of Political Game of ‘Angry’ States: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored certain “angry” countries in the region for making the people of Syria and Yemen pay the price for their political games.

World Regards Saudis as Oil-Rich Bedouins: Report

A Saudi daily has published an article complaining about the image western media have sketched of Arabs as being rich Bedouins with oil barrels piled outside their tents.

Iran Can Reach African Markets via Lebanon: Trade Official

A senior Iranian trade official says that Iran can reach African markets through Lebanon as the country affects all economic activities in Africa.

Iran, Lebanon Share Common Opportunities, Challenges: Zarif

Iran has expressed hopes that the Saudis stop their narrow-minded policies and start helping with the fight to rid the region of Takfiri terrorism.

Iran’s Zarif, Lebanon’s Aoun Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Lebanon’s newly-elected President Michel Aoun in Beirut, becoming the first foreign minister to meet with the Lebanese head of state.

Iran Stands against Spread of Instability in Mideast: Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic is standing against any force spreading instability in the Middle East.

ISIS Leader Escapes from Mosul along with 150 Families Used as Human Shield

The Iraqi armed forces press service announced on Monday the ISIS leader has fled the Iraqi city of Mosul in the course of the operation to liberate the city.

Leader’s Military Aide Warns Iraqi Kurdistan against Cooperation with Iran’s Enemies

A top military aide to Iran’s Leader warned officials of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, especially the Barzanis, against cooperation with Iran's enemies and terrorists.

Iraq Forces Retake Key Town on Mosul Southern Front

Iraqi forces retook a key town from Daesh (ISIL) Monday, a crucial objective on the southern front of the offensive to wrest back the city of Mosul.

Iranian FM to Start Visits to Lebanon, Eastern Europe Today

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will embark on a visit to Lebanon on Monday, which will later take him to three countries in the Eastern Europe.

Iran Bans Pilgrims from Visiting Iraq’s Samarra over Security Concerns

Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi announced no Iranian pilgrim is allowed to go to Samarra after the Sunday suicide bombing, which killed dozens of people, including 9 Iranians.

ISIS Launches Chemical Attack in Iraq’s Mosul

The ISIS (also known as ISIL and ISIS) terrorist group has used mustard gas during a military clash with Iraqi troops in northern city of Mosul, a report said.

Egypt Dismisses Reports on Oil Minister’s Visit to Iran

An Egyptian spokesman denied a recent report about the Egyptian Oil Minister’s visit to Iran for an oil agreement with Tehran.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned Sunday terrorist attacks in the Iraqi cities of Tikrit and Samarra that killed several people, including Iranian pilgrims.

Syrian Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa

Kurdish-led Syrian forces have announced their plan to retake the ISIS group's de facto capital of Raqqa, saying they hoped Turkey would not "interfere in internal Syrian affairs."

Saudi Arabia to Behead Disabled Man Over Taking Part in Rally

Saudi Arabia intends to behead a disabled man on charges of alleged participation in anti-government protest rallies, a rights group warns.

10 Iranian Pilgrims Killed in Suicide Blast in Iraq’s Samarra

Several people, including a number of Iranian pilgrims, were killed and wounded in a suicide bomber attack in Iraq’s Samarra, media reported Sunday.

Suicide Bombers Strike in Two Iraqi Cities, Killing 11: Officials

Sources say a suicide attack against a security checkpoint north of Baghdad has killed at least nine people.

Saudi Arabia Is the Answer to All Investigations about Source of Terrorism: French Journalist

A French journalist believes that Riyadh is the root cause of terrorism, and his investigations have proved that.

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