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Iran Opposed to Any Pressure on Its Neighbours: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Qatar’s ambassador underlined Tehran’s opposition to any pressure on its neighbours by any party.

Riyadh Suspends Dialogue with Doha Shortly after Rulers’ Contact

Saudi Arabia has suspended any plan for holding dialogue with Qatar shortly after a phone call between the leaders of both countries suggested a breakthrough in the Persian Gulf dispute.

Qatar Can Connect to Outside World through Iran: Analyst

A senior political analyst has highlighted Iran’s geopolitical significance for Qatar, saying Tehran is more useful to Doha than any other regional state.

Saudi Media Ordered Not to Attack Iran: Report

A London-based Arab newspaper says the Saudi royal family has ordered the country’s media not to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Yemen’s Army Attacks Abu Dhabi Using Ballistic Missile

The Yemeni army’s missile brigade has reportedly attacked Abi Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday noon.

Riyadh Sets Condition for Normalization of Ties with Tel Aviv: Report

Saudi Arabia has reportedly conditioned the normalization of its relation with the Israeli regime on the resumption of the so-called peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine.

Riyadh Planning Change of Policy vis-à-vis Iran: Analysts

Middle East analysts say Saudi Arabia is revisiting its calculations, posing for a shift in policy by toning down its rhetoric against countries it regards as adversaries, including Iran.

‘Qatar Admits Its Mistake by Restoring Ambassador to Iran’

A political commentator says Qatar’s decision to return its ambassador to Tehran amounts to Doha’s admission of the mistake it had made in dealing with Iran last year.

Qataris Holding Secret Meetings with Saudi King

As diplomatic row continues to rage on between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, some media reports on a number of secret meetings between the two sides’ officials have sparked mixed reactions, particularly in Qatari circles.

Qatar Worried about Safety of Citizens in Saudi Arabia

Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani says the country is concerned about the safety of its citizens in Saudi Arabia following the reopening of the countries’ border enabling Qataris to attend the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.

Riyadh Testing Reactions to Possible Détente with Iran

Middle East observers believe that the recent positive signals sent by Saudi Arabia on its interest in improving relations with its regional arch-rival Iran are aimed at testing the reactions.

Iraqi Shiite Cleric Travels to UAE on Private Jet

After an unexpected trip to Saudi Arabia, influential Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has travelled to the United Arab Emirates on a private jet.

Saudi Crown Prince Asks Iraq to Mediate between Tehran, Riyadh

Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji says the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has called on Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to help ease tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

11,250 Yemenis Patients Die Due to Saudi Siege: Official

Thousands of Yemeni patients have lost their lives due to the sanctions imposed by the Saudi-led coalition and the closure of Sana'a airport, according to Yemen’s Health Ministry.

Saudi Arabia, UAE Try to Revive Saddam’s Party: Iraq

An Iraqi commander says there are evidence that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been trying to revive the former dictator Saddam Hussein’s Baath party in Iraq.

Saudi Crown Prince Proposes Ceasefire in Yemen: Report

A Qatari newspaper has reported that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has proposed that Yemen’s Ansarullah stops the war with the Saudi-led coalition in the border areas.

‘Riyadh Can’t Continue Bombing Yemen Forever’

A top Iranian official has called on the international community not to remain indifferent toward the Saudi aggression against Yemen.

Saudi Arabia Using Biological Bombs in Yemen: Sources

Saudi Arabia is using biological bombs in its attacks on Yemen, causing large numbers of Yemenis to contract cholera and meningitis, according to hospital sources in the war-torn state.

Wahhabi Cleric Said to Be Involved in Real Estate Business

A Saudi Wahhabi cleric famous for his alleged issuance of ‘sex jihad’ religious decree is reportedly involved in real estate business in Turkey these days.

Saudi Arabia Continues to Deny Syrians’ Right to Hajj

After Qatar’s protest, the Syrian government has also slammed Saudi Arabia for politicization of Hajj pilgrimage, saying the Saudi authorities continue to deny Syrian citizens the right to perform this Islamic duty.

Giving Ultimatums Not to Resolve Qatar Crisis: Turkish Envoy

Turkish ambassador to Tehran has criticized the approach Saudi Arabia and a number of its Arab allies have adopted towards Qatar, saying the only way to handle the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf region is engaging in a meaningful dialogue rather than giving ultimatums.

Ottawa ‘Deeply Concerned’ about Riyadh’s Use of Canadian Equipment against Saudis

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland’s department says she is “deeply concerned” about the reports that Saudi Arabia is deploying Canadian-made armoured vehicles in an escalating conflict with Saudi citizens.

Saudi Gunboat Hit by Yemeni Naval Forces: Source

Yemeni naval forces carried out a missile attack against a Saudi military vessel in Hudaydah, torching it off the coast of the Arab country’s western province, a military source said.

US Lawmaker Says Saudi Textbooks Taught at ISIS Schools

The reports that ISIS terrorists are teaching Saudi Arabia’s textbooks in their schools further prove the ideological commonalities between the two sides.

Yemen Hits Saudi Oil Refinery with Long-Range Ballistic Missile (+Video)

Yemeni forces have targeted an Aramco Saudi oil refinery in Yanbu province with a long-range ballistic missile in retaliation for the Saudi-led coalition’s ongoing aggression against Yemen.

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