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Middle East

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.

How Much Iraqis Spend to Host Arba’een Pilgrims

Millions of Shiite pilgrims from around the world annually visit Iraq on Arba’een, the world’s largest religious gathering which marks the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

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.

Iran’s Velayati Dismisses Hariri’s Remarks about Their Meeting in Beirut

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, dismissed as false claims made by Lebanon’s resigned prime minister Saad al-Hariri about their recent meeting in the Arab country.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief over Yemen Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned about the deteriorating and worrisome situation in Yemen, urging the international community to play a more effective and decisive role to end the “senseless” Saudi war on the impoverished 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.

Iran Leader Thanks Iraq for Organizing Arba’een Pilgrimage

Iran’s Leader has praised the authorities who organized the “glorious and marvellous” Arba’een ceremonies, particularly the Iraqi government and security forces.

Iran Hopeful Hariri Would Return to Lebanon: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent televised speech by Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri raised a glimmer of hope that he would return to his country and pursue his resignation there.

“US Afraid IRGC May Become Role Model for Mideast Nations”

A former Iranian diplomat says Washington fears that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) might turn into a role model for regional nations.

Magnitude-7.3 Quake Hits Iran-Iraq Border

An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale has rattled Iran-Iraq border areas. The quake was so strong that it was felt in various parts of Iran, even in the capital city of Tehran.

‘Saudi Crown Prince, Himself, among Key Corrupt Princes’

A political analyst says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is said to be the one behind the recent purge of top Saudi officials, is himself among key individuals charged with embezzlement.

UAE Bank Stops Offering Services to Iranian Tradesmen

A group of Iranian tradesmen say Emirates NBD, one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East in terms of assets, has stopped offering banking services to them.

Two Analyses on Recent Developments in Saudi Arabia

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

Iran Denies Being Involved in Bahrain Pipeline Explosion

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as “baseless and cheap” the claims raised by Bahraini officials linking Iran to an oil pipeline explosion in the tiny Persian Gulf Island.

Spokesman Expresses Regret over Macron’s Iran Comments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran expects France not to be swayed by the allegations raised by some Persian Gulf states with the aim of tarnishing the image of the Islamic Republic.

‘Saudi Arabia Seeks to Destabilize Lebanon with US Green Light’

A senior Iranian official says Saudi Arabia and its regional allies are trying to destabilize Lebanon having received the green light from the US.

Hezbollah Chief Says Saudis Have Oponly Declared War on Lebanon

The secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says Saudi authorities have clearly and openly declared a war on Lebanon by holding Prime Minister Saad Hariri hostage in the oil-rich kingdom, and forcing him to quit his post.

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.

Iran Warns about Saudi Arabia’s “Divisive” Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has warned about the destructive consequences of Saudi Arabia’s “divisive and half-baked” policies for the entire region.

‘Iran Ultimate Winner in Region as It Has Boots on the Ground’

Ali Hussein Bakeer, a Turkish analyst close to Muslim Brotherhood with anti-Iran tendencies, has weighed in on the current situation in the United States and the Arab-Sunni Front to confront Iran.

“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.

Riyadh Brazenly Meddling in Lebanon’s Internal Affairs: Iranian Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says Saudi Arabia is so shameless that it interferes in Lebanon’s domestic affairs by forcing its premier to resign.

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.

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