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Middle East

11 Saudi Princes, Including Bin Talal, Arrested for Corruption

Saudi Arabia has arrested least 11 princes, four incumbent ministers of the Saudi government and dozens of former government ministers as part of what it calls an anti-corruption probe.

Loud Explosion in Saudi Capital: Riyadh Airport Hit by Yemeni Missiles

Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement has claimed responsibility for a loud explosion in Riyadh, saying they fired a long-range ballistic missile that travelled more than 800km over the border with Saudi Arabia.

Who Scared Off Lebanon’s PM: Nasrallah or Bin Salman?

A remarkable point made by Lebanese PM Hariri on Saturday was his fear of being assassinated like his father. But the mystery is, who has scared off Hariri: Hassan Nasrallah or Bin Salman?!

Spokesman Rejects Anti-Iran Remarks by Lebanon’s Hariri

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the anti-Tehran remarks by Saad Hariri, who stepped down as Lebanese prime minister on Saturday.

Lebanese PM Hariri Resigns, Attacks Iran While in Saudi Arabia

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri, in the middle of a visit to Saudi Arabia, resigned from his position while accusing Iran of meddling in the domestic affairs of regional countries.

US Claim of Iran Ties with Al-Qaeda Aimed at Appeasing Saudis: FM

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed western media reports of a link between Iran and Al-Qaeda terror group as an attempt to cover up the Saudi role in the Sept. 11 New York attacks.

Formation of Coalition Gov’t, Success for Lebanese People: Iran’s Velayati

A senior adviser to Iran’ Leader has praised the victories of the Lebanese government and stressed the imminent defeat of all terrorists, extremists and Takfiri movements in the region.

‘Saudi Arabia, Allies Seeking to Form Arab NATO to Counter Iran’

An Iranian lawmaker says the Arab Coalition Summit recently held in Riyadh was aimed at forming an Arab NATO and pursuing the goals of the US in the region.

Terrorists Use Sheep for Suicide Attacks in Syria (+Video)

Syrian security forces have foiled a Takfiri (extremist) terrorist attack which was planned to be launchedusing a sheep.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrike on Innocent Yemenis

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson has vehemently denounced the Saudi Arabian warplanes’ airstrike on a market in the Yemeni city of Sa’dah, which left dozens of innocent people dead and wounded.

Entire Muslim World Responsible for Supporting Palestine: Iran Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says all Muslim countries should shoulder the heavy burden of supporting Palestinian cause.

‘General Soleimani Had Warned Erbil of Referendum Consequences’

A senior Kurdish diplomat has revealed that Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani had warned the Iraqi Kurdish officials of the consequences of their independence referendum.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Future of Syria Peace Talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari,along with the heads of Russian and Turkish delegations to 7th round of Astana Talks on Syria, havediscussed future of the talks with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

CAATSA Not to Stop Iran from Boosting Defensive Power: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says the country’s determination to boost its defensive capabilities will not be influenced by US sanctions.

Saudi Arabia to Extract Uranium, Develop Nuclear Program

Saudi Arabia says it plans to create a “self-sufficient” and “peaceful” nuclear program by extracting uranium domestically.

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Gaza

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has vehemently censured the Israeli regime’s brutal airstrike on the Gaza Strip and their aggression against the people of the enclave which led to the martyrdom of a group of Palestinians.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Delegations of Iran, Russia, and Turkey to the International Syria Conference in Astana held a trilateral meeting on Monday in the Kazakh capital.

Iran Discusses Syria Peace with Russian, Syrian Diplomats

Iranian delegation to Astana Talks, headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has held talks with Russian and Syrian delegations on the latest developments in the war-hit Arab country.

Iran Slams Saudi FM’s Claim as “Absurd, Baseless”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed as absurd and groundless Riyadh’s claims that Tehran is obstructing attempts to restore peace to Yemen.

Tehran Municipality to Clean Karbala, Najaf after Arba’een

The municipality of Tehran has taken the responsibility of cleaning the holy Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf after the Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest public gathering.

Why Did Saudi Arabia Agree to Recent Changes?

Experts say one of the reasons which recently triggered social changes in Saudi Arabia was the country’s willingness to break with tradition.

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Make the World Afraid of Iran: MP

An Iranian MP has blasted Saudi Arabian foreign minister’s recent support for Trump’s anti-Iran strategy, saying that such remarks are aimed at promoting Iranophobia.

PM Abadi’s Leadership Prevented Disintegration of Iraq: Iran

Iran’s Parliament speaker says Iraq has secured three important achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

Iraq’s Role in Washington’s Anti-Iran Strategy

An Iranian analyst has weighed in on the roles Iraqi premier Haider al-Abadi and influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr are playing in Washington’s agenda of diminishing Iran’s influence in the region.

Baghdad Rejects Kurdistan’s Offer, Urges Annulment of Referendum Results

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for the total annulment of the recent Kurdish secession referendum in northern Iraq, apparently rejecting the Kurdish leader’s recent decision to merely freeze the results of the unconstitutional vote.

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