September 2016
UAE: Iran is Continuously Threatening Regional Security
The UAE's Foreign Minister accused Iran of continuously threatening regional security since the nuclear deal, citing various forms of aggression and support for terrorism. This…
Saudi Foreign Minister's Critical Response to Zarif's Note
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir responded critically to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's accusations against Saudi Arabia and Wahhabism. The exchange highlights the ongoing…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Denies Receiving Message from the U.S. for Negotiations on Yemen
Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied claims that the U.S. sent a message through Oman inviting Iran to negotiate over the Yemen crisis. This denial follows…
Call for Increased Pressure on Saudi Arabia Regarding Coalition Attacks in Yemen
The Guardian reports on evidence of human rights violations by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, highlighting the targeting of civilian infrastructure. This has led to…
Saudi Arabia Complains to the UN About Iran for 'Arms Smuggling for Yemeni Rebels'
Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of smuggling weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen, violating a UN resolution. This complaint was made to the UN Security…
Iran's Foreign Minister Criticizes 'Wahhabism' in New York Times Op-Ed
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized Saudi Arabia and Wahhabism in a New York Times op-ed, accusing Saudi leaders of using Iran as a…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Bill Allowing 9/11 Victims' Families to Sue Saudi Arabia
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite warnings from the Obama administration about…
Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization: Iranians Present at This Year's Hajj Hold Citizenship of Other Countries
Iranian officials confirmed that Iranians attending this year's Hajj hold citizenship of other countries, amid ongoing political tensions with Saudi Arabia following the Mina tragedy…
Mohammad bin Nayef: Iranian Officials Seek to Politicize Hajj Ceremonies
Mohammad bin Nayef accused Iran of politicizing the Hajj following Khamenei's criticism of Saudi Arabia's handling of the pilgrimage and the Mina incident. Tensions between…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Muslims Should Not Abandon Saudi Arabia
Ayatollah Khamenei has issued a strong condemnation of Saudi Arabia, urging Muslim nations to hold the kingdom accountable for its management of Hajj and accusing…