Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Tag Archives: Iran
Syria peace talks face hurdles, possible delay
The United Nations on Monday said it was waiting for regional powers spearheading the Syria peace process to agree on who will take part in talks starting in just one week’s time and raised the possibility of a delay. The
Canada signals openness to restoring Iran diplomatic ties
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday expressed an openness to restoring diplomatic ties with Iran, four years after Canada shuttered its embassy in Tehran. Such a move would be a reversal of the foreign policy set by the previous
Russia hopes to sell military helicopters to Iran now sanctions lifted
Russian Helicopters hopes to deliver military helicopters to Iran now that sanctions have been lifted on the Islamic Republic, TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing the Russian firm. “The lifting of sanctions gives an opportunity to provide the Iranian
U.S. vows it ‘won’t rest’ until Iran frees ex-FBI agent
While five American citizens were freed from detention in Iran this weekend, the U.S. government vowed Sunday to work tirelessly for the release of another missing for nine years. Ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson disappeared in mysterious circumstances in March 2007
Iran angered by new U.S. sanctions on missiles
Iran on Monday denounced “illegitimate” new sanctions by the United States on its ballistic missile program, days after Tehran’s historic nuclear deal with world powers was confirmed. “Iran’s missile program has never been designed to be capable of carrying nuclear
10 percent drop in Umrah pilgrims
The number of Umrah pilgrims dropped this season by 10 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Abdullah Ghadi, deputy head of the National Committee for Haj and Umrah at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Zarif’s reckless accusations
By : Abdulateef Al-Mulhim Last week, I enjoyed reading an article written by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif published in the New York Times. The title of the article was “Saudi Arabia’s Reckless Extremism.” The reason for enjoying the
Obama remains against Iran’s threat to Israel
President Barack Obama on Sunday heralded the implementation of a nuclear deal with Iran, but said he is still steadfast against Tehran’s threat to Israel and others in the region. Obama said world powers had cut off every path it
U.S. imposes ballistic missile sanctions on Iran
The United States imposed sanctions on 11 companies and individuals for supplying Iran’s ballistic missile program, the U.S. Treasury Department said just a day after sanctions targeting its nuclear program were lifted. Five Iranian nationals and a network of companies
Rowhani: Iran needs $30-50 bln annual foreign investment
Iran needs annual foreign investment of $30-$50 billion to reach an eight percent growth target and cash in on a nuclear deal with world powers, President Hassan Rowhani said Sunday. Laying out the budget for the next Iranian year which
Rowhani: Sceptics of Iran nuclear deal ‘all proven wrong’
President Hassan Rowhani said Sunday that sceptics who said a nuclear deal with world powers would not bring benefits to Iran “were all proven wrong”. “Within a few hours” of the nuclear deal being implemented and sanctions lifted “1,000 lines
U.S. to pay Iran $1.7 bln in debt and interest
The United States is to repay Iran a $400 million debt and $1.3 billion in interest dating to the Islamic revolution, Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday. The repayment, which settles a suit brought under an international legal tribunal,
Three freed American prisoners leave Iran
Three Iranian-Americans left Tehran on Sunday under a prisoner swap following the lifting of sanctions on Iran that is likely to thaw ties further with the United States as Tehran emerges from years of international isolation. A U.S. official said
Obama pardons Iranians charged with sanctions violations
President Barack Obama pardoned three Iranians charged with sanctions violations as U.S. authorities moved to drop charges or commute prison sentences on Saturday for five other men, part of a stunning and secretly negotiated deal that saw four Americans freed
How the world reacted to Iran sanctions lifting
Here’s how Iran and world powers reacted to the implementation of a deal reached last year to curb Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. Removing the sanctions is part of the international agreement reached last
Iran emerges from isolation as sanctions lifted
Iran emerged from years of economic isolation on Saturday when world powers lifted crippling sanctions against the Islamic Republic in return for Tehran complying with a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions. In a dramatic move scheduled to coincide with
Iran warmly welcomes sanctions’ end, though long thaw ahead
The announcement on Saturday that Iran had satisfied its obligations under a nuclear deal with world powers was expected to pave the way for a new economic reality in the Islamic Republic, free from years of harsh international economic sanctions.
From the Saudi embassy blaze, to the capture of American sailors
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed Although most of what Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says is usually insignificant, this time he has hit the nail on the head. Commenting on the capture of 10 U.S. marines by Iran, he wondered if
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