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
Iran best defence against Mideast ‘terror’: Rouhani
Iran’s armed forces are the best defence against “terror” in the Middle East, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, urging regional countries not to rely on world powers. “Today, the largest power against intimidation and terror is our armed forces,”
Iran denies claims of forces in Syria, Yemen
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Tuesday his country had no troops or military advisers in Syria or Yemen, the RIA news agency reported. [wpResize] Related articles across the web Iran has no forces, advisers in Syria/Yemen -
Bin Laden’s secret documents reveal Iran-Qaeda ties
Documents belonging to Osama bin Laden, the former leader of Al-Qaeda, obtained by Alsharq Alawsat newspaper, reveal a “close relationship” between Iran and Al-Qaeda’s commanders and high ranking members, which began in the era of the nineties the paper has
Iran plans Airbus, Boeing purchases under finance deals
Iran plans to buy Airbus and Boeing passenger planes through long-term payment agreements once a nuclear accord with world powers is implemented, the transport minister said. Iran desperately wants to upgrade its ageing fleet, which has been hamstrung by nuclear-related
Iranian nuclear experts take Parchin samples without IAEA
Iranian nuclear experts have taken environmental samples from the military base at Parchin without United Nations inspectors being present, the spokesman for Iran’s atomic energy agency was quoted as saying on Monday. The procedure for taking the samples, which could
Rowhani: U.S. enmity eased but distrust remains
Iranian President Hassan Rowhani said in an interview with a U.S. television network that aired on Sunday that Tehran and Washington “have taken the first steps” toward decreasing their enmity due to a landmark nuclear accord. But Rowhani told CBS’
U.N. nuclear chief arrives in Iran
Iran’s state TV is reporting U.N. nuclear chief Yukiya Amano has arrived in Tehran to “clarify past and current issues” of the country’s nuclear program. Television footage showed Amano and his team arriving in Tehran airport. It is Amano’s second
Iran’s Rouhani reassures Americans over death chant
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has tried to reassure a skeptical American public that when crowds in Tehran chant “Death to America!” they don’t mean it personally. In an interview with the CBS show “60 Minutes” to be broadcast Sunday in
U.S. starts implementing Iran nuclear deal
The Obama administration began carrying out the Iran nuclear deal on Thursday as time expired on Republican efforts to derail it, appointing a senior diplomat to ensure that Tehran moves further away from bomb-making capability and outlining a months-long process
Iraq deal to buy Iranian diesel is fuel for thought
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed Last year, the Iraqi government was paying huge sums to Iran – in U.S. dollars. This came at a time when Iran was barred from conducting deals in the currency, amid international sanctions on its oil
Assad: Iran is sending arms to Syria
In an interview with Russian media, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that Iran has sent Syria with military equipment and provided it with expertise since a civil war first broke out in 2011. “Iran supports Syria and the
Iranian president to visit France in November, PM says
Iranian President Hassan Rowhani has accepted France’s invitation to visit Paris in November, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Tuesday, in what will be the first trip to France by an Iranian leader since 1999. Speaking in parliament, Valls said President
U.N. nuclear chief to visit Tehran this week
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog will visit Tehran this week, joining a group of experts who were due to fly late on Monday, Iran’s top nuclear official said. Ali Akbar Salehi spoke in Vienna after meeting International
Iran urged to sign nuclear test ban treaty
The head of the U.N.’s nuclear test ban treaty organization says Iran should follow up on its historic nuclear deal with world powers by ratifying the treaty and assuring it will never conduct a nuclear test explosion. Lassina Zerbo said
Iran nuclear deal survives U.S. Senate
The hard-fought nuclear accord with Iran has survived the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as Democrats overcame ferocious Republican opposition and delivered President Barack Obama a major victory on his top foreign policy priority. A disapproval resolution for the agreement fell
Russia said to get Iran’s clearance for Syria-bound flights
Iran has granted permission for Russian planes to fly over its territory en route to Syria, Russian news agencies said Wednesday, a bypass needed after Bulgaria refused overflights amid signs of a Russian military buildup in Syria that has concerned
Tehran’s interventionist policy fuels GCC concern
The UAE has criticized the European Union for seeking Iranian cooperation in stabilizing the region, saying that an aggressive Tehran was helping to polarize the countries here. Anwar Gargash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, said that EU foreign
Obama discusses Iran deal with Saudi King Salman
President Barack Obama telephoned Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday from Air Force One to discuss the newly completed Iran nuclear agreement, the White House said. Saudi Arabia expressed hope Tuesday for an end to Iran’s regional “interference”
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