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’s Khamenei sent Obama ‘secret letter’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has responded to overtures from U.S. President Barack Obama amid nuclear talks by sending him a secret letter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Citing an Iranian diplomat, the paper said the Iranian
Iran commander Suleimani says ISIS ‘nearing end’
An influential Iranian general who has reportedly been near the front line against the Islamic State group was quoted Thursday saying the jihadists are “nearing the end of their lives”. General Qassem Suleimani, the once rarely seen commander of the
Rowhani says goal of nuclear negotiations is ‘win-win’ outcome
President Hassan Rowhani said on Wednesday the goal of Iran’s negotiations with world powers on its nuclear programme was a “win-win” outcome, a further signal that Tehran could accept a compromise to defuse a stand-off that has raised fears of
U.S. ex-lawmaker says made pioneering visit to Iran
A former U.S. congressman visited Iran in December, the first time a current or former American lawmaker was invited to the Islamic republic since its 1979 revolution, he said Monday. “The Iranians are deeply concerned about respect, the one thing
Extending Iran nuke deal deadline not useful: Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday extending the March deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran would not be useful if Iran does not agree to a basic framework. “At this juncture I don’t see a further extension being
Iran’s Khamenei backs ‘good’ nuclear compromise
Iran’s paramount leader said on Sunday he backed a fair nuclear deal with world powers in which neither side would necessarily get everything it wanted, shoring up Tehran’s negotiating team against attacks by his hardline loyalists. “I would go along
Kerry holds surprise Iran talks in Munich
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Sunday met for surprise talks with his Iranian counterpart for new discussions on Iran’s nuclear program on the sidelines of a security conference in Munich. Kerry huddled with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Kerry to meet Iran FM in Munich for nuclear talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was to meet his Iranian counterpart Friday on the sidelines of security talks in Munich, as a late March deadline looms for a framework nuclear deal. Kerry arrived in southern Germany late Thursday, flying
Rowhani slams hardliners of ‘cheering on’ other side in atom talks
Iranian President Hassan Rowhani, growing frustrated with hardline resistance to a nuclear deal with the West, accused opponents on Saturday of effectively “cheering on” the other side in Tehran’s grueling negotiations with world powers. Soon after his 2013 election victory
Iran seeks ‘best relations’ with Saudi Arabia
An Iranian official said Friday during a visit to Beirut that his country wants good relations with its Middle East neighbors, especially regional rival Saudi Arabia. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, told
New Iran U.N. envoy expected to get U.S. visa: sources
Iran’s newly appointed U.N. ambassador is set to receive a U.S. visa so he can take up that key post, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday, likely removing a major strain on Tehran’s tense relations with Washington. Washington had infuriated Iran’s
Iran, Europe negotiators to meet Thursday in Istanbul
Iranian officials will meet with European members of the P5+1 group in Istanbul on Thursday under the ongoing diplomatic effort to secure a deal over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. The meeting with British, French and German diplomats was announced by
Iran gives ‘red line’ warning over Israeli attack
Iran has told the United States that Israel “crossed Iran’s red lines” for an attack on the Syrian-controlled Golan Heights that killed an Iranian general, a senior official said Tuesday. An airstrike on a Hezbollah convoy near the Golan Heights
Zarif lands in hot water over walk with Kerry
DUBAI: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to appear before Parliament following controversy over a promenade with his American counterpart during intense nuclear negotiations in Geneva, state media reported on Sunday. Zarif, who leads Tehran’s talks with “P5+1” —
Iran lawmakers drafting law of nuclear enrichment hike
Iran’s parliament has started to draft a law that would allow the country’s nuclear scientists to intensify their uranium enrichment, a step that could complicate ongoing talks with world powers. The move, announced Saturday by parliament’s National Security and Foreign
Iran VP under Ahmadinejad gets five-year sentence
Mohammad Reza Rahimi, Iran’s first vice president under former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined, state media said Wednesday. Appointed by Ahmadinejad after a controversial election win in 2009, Rahimi is the most
Argentine prosecutor who accused Fernandez of Iran plot found dead
An Argentine prosecutor who accused President Cristina Fernandez of orchestrating a cover-up in the investigation of Iran over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center was found dead in his apartment, authorities said on Monday. Alberto Nisman, who had
Iran confirms general killed in Israeli strike
Iran confirmed Monday that a general of its elite Revolutionary Guards died in an Israeli strike on Syria that also killed six members of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. “General Mohammad Ali Allahdadi and a number of fighters and Islamic Resistance
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