May 2016
Amir-Abdollahian: Iran's Advisory Assistance to Syria and Iraq Will Continue
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister announced that Iran will continue its advisory military assistance in Syria and Iraq despite criticism from Saudi Arabia. The ongoing tensions…
Saudi Foreign Minister: Iran's Military Presence in Iraq is Unacceptable
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir condemned Iran's military presence in Iraq, calling it unacceptable, following the condemnation of Qassem Soleimani's visit to Fallujah by Iraqi…
Protests Against Qassem Soleimani's Presence in Fallujah Continue
Protests against Qassem Soleimani's presence in Fallujah highlight tensions between Iraqi Sunnis and Iranian influence in Iraq. Soleimani's visit, which coincided with military operations against…
Saudi Arabia Evaluates Negotiations with Iran on Hajj as 'Positive'
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Hajj described negotiations with Iran regarding Iranian pilgrims as positive, despite previous accusations from Iran of Saudi obstruction. The discussions…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11 Attacks
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite threats from Riyadh to withdraw significant assets from…