Saturday, December 20, 2025

Middle East

Saudi King Salman to Transfer Power to His Son within Two Nights: Report

Saudi King Salman reportedly plans to relinquish power in favor of his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has recently launched a self-promotion campaign under the cover of tackling high-level corruption.

Egypt’s Sisi Turns Down Saudi Call to Boycott Hezbollah

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has rejected Saudi Arabia’s call to impose sanctions on Lebanon’s Resistance Movement Hezbollah.

Swedish National Speaks of Move to Get Imam Hussein Known Worldwide

A Swedish national who serves food and drink to mourners heading to Karbala says Arba’een pilgrimage can help get Imam Hussein and his uprising known worldwide.

Trump Administration Highly Skilled at Looting Mideast: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the new US administration is highly skilled in looting the resources of countries in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen Civilians

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the most recent airstrikes by Saudi fighter jets on residential areas of Yemen, which left dozens of innocent people killed and wounded.

“Changes in Saudi Arabia Can Be in Line with Iran’s Interests”

An Iranian political expert believes that if Iran and Saudi Arabia decide to set aside the proxy wars, then the changes in the Arab kingdom could be to the interest of Iran.

Iran Rejects Saudis’ Baseless Claims in Letter to UN’s Guterres

Iran’s UN envoy has said that Saudi Arabia’s anti-Tehran allegations are “baseless and unfounded”, while calling on the global body to pressure Riyadh to stop threatening other countries with the military action.

Iran to Fully Support, Stand by Lebanon: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will always stand by Lebanon and spare no effort to help improve the country’s stability.

Saudi Princes’ Chopper Crashed When Trying to Flee: Report

Reports say Saudi Prince Mansour bin Moqren, the deputy governor of Asir province and son of a former crown prince, was trying to flee the kingdom at the time when his helicopter went down.

Enemies of Resistance Front in Weakest Position Ever: Iran Leader’s Aide

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed recent victories of the Resistance Front in the Middle East and said the enemies are currently in their weakest possible position.

Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Iran Claims in Violation of UN Charter: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has categorically rejected the anti-Tehran claims raised by Saudi officials, saying such allegations are against international laws.

‘Hariri Had No Plan for Resignation When Meeting Iran Envoy’

An Iranian analyst says the Lebanese prime minister's meeting with Iran’s Velayati only 48 hours before his resignation shows Saad Hariri was not aware of the fate awaiting him, and his later resignation in Riyadh was dictated to him.

Visits to Saudi Arabia Hazardous to Regional Health: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister has sarcastically highlighted that most important regional developments are taking place immediately after a foreign official’s visit to the ‘belligerent’ Saudi Arabia.

Iran President Blames World Powers for Causing Rift between Muslims

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says terrorism as well as sectarian and ethnic rifts are the two main issues afflicting the Muslim world, blaming some world powers for creating and spreading such divisions.

Cooperation with Iran Helps Syria Survive Foreign Plots: Velayati

A senior advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says in light of the cooperation between Tehran and Damascus, Syria was protected from foreign conspiracies and aggressions.

Iranian Conservative Paper Officially Warned for Belligerent Headline

The conservative newspaper Kayhan has received an official warning by the body that supervises the Iranian press for its Monday headline about the next target of Yemeni missiles.

ISIS Leader Flees Iraq to Syria in Yellow Taxi: Report

The ISIS terrorist group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was said to be killed earlier this year, has reportedly fled from Iraq to Syria in a yellow taxi in a bid to avoid drawing suspicion.

Iran Raps Accusations Raised in Saudi-Led Coalition’s Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected the recent anti-Iran accusations raised in a statement by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen, calling such allegations “baseless, irresponsible, damaging, and provocative.”

Hariri’s Resignation Dictated by Saudi Arabia: Hezbollah Chief

The Secretary General of the Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah on Sunday raised a number of questions regarding Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s surprise resignation announced from the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Iran Resolved to Support Syria in Post-war Era: DM

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been supporting its Syrian “brothers”, and is determined to help them during the post-war era.

Masoud Barzani Condoles with General Soleimani over Father’s Death

Former President of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Masoud Barzani has sent a message of condolences to IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani over his father’s demise.

What Prompted Hariri to Resign after Meeting with Iranian Envoy?

An informed source says Tehran’s negative response to the Saudi-dictated demands was the main reason behind Lebanese prime minister’s resignation on Saturday.

IRGC Chief-Commander Rejects Trump’s ‘Baseless’ Claim

The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismissed the US president’s ‘groundless’ claim that Iran had supplied the missile Yemeni forces fired at Riyadh international airport.

Saudi Princes, Ministers Detained in Five-Star Hotel: Report

A report by Huffington Post Arabi says the five-star Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh-Mecca road has been evacuated since November 4, stirring rumours that the luxury hotel has turned into a prison for the royals.

Iran Sympathizes with Syria over Deir ez-Zor Terror Attack

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has offered sympathy to Syria over the ISIS terrorists’ deadly bombing in Deir ez-Zor, which killed and wounded hundreds of people.

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