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Middle East

Iraqi Top Shiite Cleric Blasts US Decision on Jerusalem

Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has condemned a controversial decision by the United States to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the “capital” of Israel, saying the occupied city must return to its Palestinian owners.

“Bin Salman’s Quest for Modernism to Improve Tehran-Riyadh Ties”

A conservative political commentator says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s efforts to bring about changes in his country will improve relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Palestinians to Take Control of Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal: Iran

Spokesman for Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri says the Palestinians will ultimately take control of Israel’s nuclear arsenal in the near future.

Mideast Countries Condemn Trump’s Decision on Jerusalem

US president Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli regime has set off alarm bells across the Middle East even before it was officially announced.

Persian Gulf Arab States Shirking Responsibility Regarding Palestine: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry has dismissed the recent [P]GCC statement, saying it shows the council is avoiding its responsibility regarding Palestine.

FM Zarif: Al-Quds to Remain Arab, Muslim City

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says the holy city of Jerusalem al-Quds will remain an Arab and Muslim city.

Iran Strongly Condemns US for Recognizing Al-Quds as Israel’s Capital

Iranian foreign ministry has strongly denounced the US administration for its decision to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the occupying regime of Israel.

US Responsible for Consequences of Its Decision on Jerusalem: Iran

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has warned about any decision by the United States about Jerusalem al-Quds and any provocative move against the interests of the Muslim world.

Recognition of Al-Quds as Capital of Occupied Palestine Shows US Desperation: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US administration’s intention to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime indicates their failure in the case of Palestine.

“Yemen’s Houthis Must Have Representative at Int’l Level”

Iran's former envoy to the UN says the problem of Yemen’s Houthis is that they do not have any representatives at international organizations while controlling the Yemeni government.

Lebanese PM Hariri Rescinds Resignation after Deal with Rivals

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has formally withdrawn his resignation following a consensus deal reached with rival political parties.

Saddam Hussein’s Daughter Calls Yemen’s Saleh “Martyr”

Raghad Saddam Hussein, the daughter of former Iraqi dictator, has described the late Yemeni ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh as a “martyr”.

Turkey to Cut Ties with Israel If Jerusalem Recognized as Capital: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the US president's plan to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel is a "red line" for Muslims and could see him breaking off diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv.

Iran President Blasts Certain Muslim States for Close Ties with Israel

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says it is regrettable that certain regional states overtly express their ‘unpleasant’ ties with the Zionist regime of Israel.

Calls for Dissolution of Iraqi Popular Forces Sign of New Plot: Iran

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says calls for disbanding Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) indicate a new plot aimed at bringing back insecurity to the Middle East.

Coup against Yemen’s Ansarullah Nipped in the Bud: IRGC

The Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari has hailed the foiling of a plot against the Houthi Ansarullah movement.

“Turkey Vows to Pursue Slaying of Iranian Border Guard”

Turkey has expressed condolences over the death of an Iranian border guard reportedly killed by PKK terrorists, and vowed to pursue the issue, Iran’s foreign ministry says.

“Official Objection Raised to US Gov’t for Murder of Iranian National”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US government has been informed of the Islamic Republic’s objection to the murder of the 25-year-old Iranian national, Bijan Ghaisar, in the US.

“Ex-President Saleh Killed in Zone Controlled by UAE Air Force”

A media advisor to the Yemeni Supreme Political Council, Ahmed al-Habishi, says former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed in an area controlled by the UAE air force.

Yemen Interior Ministry Confirms Death of Ex-President Saleh

Yemen’s Interior Ministry has confirmed earlier reports of the death of Ali Abdullah Saleh, the former Yemeni president, amid clashes between his loyalists and Houthi Ansarullah movement.

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj Talks

Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia to prepare the grounds for the Iranian pilgrims’ presence in the next year’s Hajj.

Iran Denies Reports of Fire in Its Embassy in Yemen

Iran has dismissed a report by Xinhua which claimed the Iranian embassy in the Yemeni capital Sana’a has been attacked and set ablaze during clashes between the Houthis and loyalists of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Mass Wedding Ceremony for Hundreds of Syrian Troopers

In appreciation of their sacrifices, a group wedding ceremony was held for hundreds of wounded Syrian army forces in the eastern city of Latakia amidst huge popular and official presence.

Iran Calls on Yemeni Forces to Resolve Differences through Dialogue

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has urged all Yemeni groups to settle their internal differences through dialogue.

“Yemen Party Leaders in Riyadh, Cairo, Amman for Talks”

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen says some of the leaders of Yemen’s General People Congress Party are now in certain regional capitals including Riyadh, Cairo and Amman for direct contacts with their governments over Yemen’s future.

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