April 2015
Rouhani Calls for Assurance on Punishment of Sexual Assault Criminals in Jeddah
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has demanded that the Iranian Foreign Ministry and Hajj Organization ensure the punishment of Saudi officials involved in the sexual assault…
Hundreds Protest Against 'Sexual Assault' of Two Teenagers Outside Saudi Embassy
Hundreds protested outside the Saudi embassy in Tehran against the alleged sexual assault of two Iranian teenagers by Saudi officials. The Iranian government has expressed…
Welfare Organization's Efforts to Abolish the 'Marriage of Guardian and Adopted Child' Law
The Iranian Welfare Organization is seeking to abolish the law that prohibits marriage between guardians and adopted children, citing its rarity and the societal concerns…
Following Sexual Assault in Jeddah, Proposal to Temporarily Cancel Umrah Pilgrimage in Parliament
Following a sexual assault incident involving two Iranian teenagers at Jeddah airport, Iranian parliament members are proposing to suspend Umrah travel. The Iranian government has…
Summoning of Saudi Chargé d'Affaires Following Sexual Assault on Two Iranian Teenagers in Jeddah
The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi chargé d'affaires after two Iranian teenagers were reportedly sexually harassed by Saudi police at Jeddah airport. Iran expressed…