Middle East

Attacking Iranian aid ship will start war in the region: Top commander

Saudi Arabia, the US, and their allies must keep in mind that if they want to block Iran's humanitarian aid, they will start a fire which they cannot put out, said Brigadier General Jazayeri.

Yemen crisis needs political solution: Zarif

The solution to Yemen crisis is solely political and through forming an inclusive government with the aid of all political forces, said Zarif.

UN ready to carry Iran relief aid to Yemen

Dispatching humanitarian aid to the Yemeni nation has been a concern of Iran and Tehran continues its efforts in this regard through various channels, said Amir Abdollahian.

UN must act to stop Saudi killing in Yemen: Iran official

The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to carry out any necessary measures in order to send humanitarian aid to the oppressed and defenseless Yemeni people, said Amir Abdollahian.

Yemeni crisis: Arab media on the same wavelength

Alef, an Iranian website, has taken a critical look at the news coverage of the Yemeni crisis, saying that the Arab media are manipulating the facts in the Saudi favor.

Iran, UN discuss sending human aid to Yemen

Iran expects UN envoy in Yemen Ismail Bin Al-Sheikh Ahmed to act urgently and take steps for ending the attacks and preventing the escalation of human crisis, said Amir Abdollahian.

Illusion of ‘Shia crescent’ is a failed scenario: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps denies comments attributed to its top commander that a Shia crescent is being formed in the region.

Saudi airstrikes against Yemen strategic mistake: President Rouhani

All humans need to be treated as equals and that is the message of the Iranian Red Crescent to Yemen, Syria and people in distress in any other country, the president said.

The International Middle East Rally Championship (PHOTOS)

Images of an international rally competition in southern Iran.

Iranian ship to carry humanitarian aid to Yemen in coming days

A cargo Ship carrying 2,500 tons of humanitarian aid will leave for Yemen within the next two days, said Ali Asghar Ahmadi.

Iranians hold countrywide rallies against Saudi-led war on Yemen

The demonstrators called on international organizations to immediately react to savage attacks on Yemen and help end the conflict.

Iran not to be deceived by West’s regional game: Shamkhani

The destruction of economic infrastructure in Yemen and the prevention of aid delivery to the war-wracked country run counter to Islamic ethics, said Shamkhani.

Senior cleric blasts US Congress bill on direct arms supplies to Iraqi Kurds

The recent US bill on forming three separate Shiite, Sunni and Kurd states in Iraq is a dream which won’t come true, because the Iraqi nation is well aware of the plot, said Ahmad Khatami.

Riyadh playing blame game on Iran: Afkham

Iran has dismissed Saudi foreign minister’s allegation that Tehran is interfering in Yemen, saying Riyadh is playing a blame game on the Yemeni crisis.

Daesh will fade into history; Daeshism will live on (PART TWO)

Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that the threat of Daesh is likely to grow in the Sunni-majority Turkey.

Germany ships arms to Erbil without Baghdad’s knowledge

Kayhan daily has published a report on US violation of its promises that Washington will not support any ethnicity in Iraq.

Iran urges immediate global relief aid to Yemen

Yemen’s blockade is an inhumane scenario, leading to a severe shortage of basic necessities, said Afkham.

Iran’s Judiciary vows to take legal action against Saudi siege of Yemen

The crime being committed in different parts of the region and Yemen today is a scandal for those who claim to be supporters of human rights, said the Judiciary spokesman.

We shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights: Rafsanjani

The US Congress is opposed to a nuclear deal and the Zionist lobby has gone into overdrive, we shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights, Rafsanjani said.

Daesh will fade into history, Daeshism will live on

Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that one day Daesh will be part of history, but its legacy – Daeshism – will live on.

Sunni scholars should unite to restore peace to world of Islam

Abdollah Ghanji elaborates on the reasons behind brewing tensions in the world of Islam and the things which can help restore peace.

Yemen’s Ansarullah vows decisive response to Saudi invasion

Ansarullah has warned of the serious consequences the invading Saudis will have to face in response to their military campaign against Yemen.

Consequences of the Saudi formation of a war cabinet at home and abroad

The cabinet shakeup has brought to power a team of Saudi radicals with a more hostile attitude toward Iran and – when one looks at the large picture – toward Shiism, says a Middle East expert.

Crisis will continue to plague the Al Saud family

An Iranian expert says an unexpected Saudi cabinet reshuffle which has brought to power a team of novices will provoke a political storm in the kingdom.

Future holds more infighting in store for Saudi Arabia

The former king managed to keep Saudi Arabia united, with his demise, more division will emerge, says a former Iranian diplomat.

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