Middle East

US Seeking Own Interests in Qatar Crisis: Analyst

A political commentator says the US is capitalizing on the ongoing crisis in Qatar’s ties with Persian Gulf Arab states to secure its own interests.

Female Bahraini Activist on Hunger Strike in Prison

Bahraini human rights advocate, Ebtisam Al-Saegh, who was arrested on July 3 after security forces attacked her house, has gone on hunger strike since Friday night.

Plots Underway to Heighten Tehran-Riyadh Tension: Hajj Official

An Iranian official says there are some groups who are seeking to escalate the current disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia by dissuading Iranian pilgrims from visiting the holy sites in the Arab country.

Iran Condemns Israel’s Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has denounced the Israeli regime’s ‘blameworthy’ move to close al-Aqsa Mosque compound to the Palestinian worshipers.

Iran Warns of Zionists’ Plot to Undermine Syria Gov’t

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Zionist lobby is carrying out widespread activities to steer the political and security equations in the region toward undermining the legal Syrian government.

Russia Warns against Use of Qatar Crisis to Change Mideast Balance

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says any use of the ongoing tension in relations between Persian Gulf littoral states to change the regional balance would deteriorate the already fragile situation in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Visa for Iranian Pilgrims

An Iranian official says the Saudi government has started issuing visa for Iranian Hajj pilgrims as of July 13.

US Downplaying Iran’s Role in Mosul Liberation: Analyst

A political analyst says Washington seeks to play down the Islamic Republic of Iran’s role in the recapture of Mosul from ISIS terrorists.

Documents Show Saudi, UAE Back Al-Qaeda, ISIS

Papers recently revealed by Qatar show Riyadh and Abu Dhabi support terrorist groups in Yemen.

Commission to Be Set Up on Tensions at Iran-Pakistan Border

Iran's Foreign Ministry says a commission will be formed to look into the tensions at the border between Iran and Pakistan.

Terrorism, Interventionism Fan Flames of Conflict in Region: Rouhani

Iran's President says terrorism, discord, and interference of some countries in the internal affairs of others have fuelled the flames in the Middle East.

FM Zarif Meets Oman’s Top Diplomat in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Oman’s Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi have discussed the latest regional and bilateral issues in a meeting in Tehran.

Oman Top Diplomat Holds Talks with Iran President

Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi has met with the Iranian president on Wednesday morning in Tehran.

Oman FM in Tehran to Meet Iranian Officials

Oman’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit and is planned to hold meetings with to Iranian officials.

US Divisive Plots Foiled by Mosul Liberation: Iranian General

Iran's chief Armed Forces spokesman says the liberation of the Iraqi northern city of Mosul from the grip of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group sounded the death knell for the divisive plots hatched by the US and its regional allies.

‘Al Saud Likely behind Cholera Outbreak in Yemen’

The secretary-general of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council highlighted the heinous crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition in the Arabian Peninsula country and said the Riyadh regime may have caused the current outbreak of Cholera in Yemen on purpose.

‘Iran Played Key Role in Liberation of Mosul’

A top Iranian politician says the Islamic Republic played a major role in the liberation of the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Israel Plotting to Create Greater Kurdistan: Turkish Official

The head of Patriotic Party of Turkey Doğu Perinçek says the Zionist regime of Israel is planning to create a Greater Kurdistan.

ISIS Confirms Its Leader’s Death, Names New Caliph

The ISIS terrorists have reportedly confirmed the death of their ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and introduced their new ‘caliph’.

Iraqi PM Officially Declares Victory over ISIS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has formally declared victory of the country’s forces over the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group one day after the country’s military and Popular Mobilization Forces took full control of the northern city.

‘Int’l Conference Should Be Held on Fight against ISIS’

Major General Qassemi Soleimani, the commander of IRGC Quds Force, says it is necessary to hold international conferences on fighting the ISIS terrorist group.

Iran Relies on Its People for Development, Security: Zarif

Iranian foreign minister says the country relies on local resources for development and looks to its own people for its legitimacy and security, while regional states are either supported by a foreign country or expect to receive such backing.

ISIS Burns Biggest Archive of Its Secret Documents, Data

The ISIS terrorist group has burned the biggest archive of its secret documents and data known as “The Blue Archive of ISIS” in Tal Afar, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iran Hosts Interpol Regional Meeting

The 13th working group meeting of the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) under the framework of Project Kalkan kicked off in Tehran on Monday morning, focusing on tactics to fight off terrorism.

Confrontation with Iran Could Result in Global Crisis: Qatar

A Qatari official says any confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran could lead to crisis at the international level.

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