November 2017
Rouhani: Saudi Arabia Labels Us as Enemies to Cover Up Its Regional Failures
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused Saudi Arabia of labeling Iran as an enemy to distract from its own regional failures and internal crises. He emphasized…
Walid Jumblatt: Saudi Arabia Should Negotiate with Iran and End the Yemen War
Walid Jumblatt, a Lebanese politician, urged Saudi Arabia to engage in dialogue with Iran and end the Yemen war, emphasizing that the ongoing conflict hinders…
Saudi Crown Prince Calls Khamenei the 'New Hitler'
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has labeled Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a 'new Hitler', emphasizing the need to confront Iran's expansionist policies.…
Lebanon's Army Chief Declares State of Readiness Against 'Israeli Threat'
The Commander of the Lebanese Army has declared a state of readiness against perceived Israeli threats, urging military personnel to prepare for potential conflict. This…
Michel Aoun: Lebanon Should Not Pay the Price for Others' Disagreements in the Region
Lebanese President Michel Aoun asserts that Lebanon should not be held accountable for regional conflicts, particularly in light of recent criticisms from the Arab League…
Chronology of Saad Hariri; From the 2009 Elections to Resignation as Prime Minister in Riyadh
Saad Hariri's political journey has been marked by significant events, including his resignation as Prime Minister while in Saudi Arabia, which has implications for Lebanon…
Iran's Regional Activities Discussed in Netanyahu-Macron Phone Call
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and French President Macron discussed Iran's military activities in Syria and Lebanon during a phone call, agreeing to continue dialogues. The…
White House: Trump and Macron Agree on the Need to Counter Hezbollah and Iran's Actions
The White House announced that Presidents Trump and Macron agreed on the need to counter Iran and Hezbollah's destabilizing actions during a discussion about Lebanon…
Iran's Reaction to Jabir's Statements on the 'Aggressive Behavior' of the Islamic Republic
Iran's Foreign Ministry responded to Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir's accusations of Iranian aggression by calling them baseless and accusing Saudi Arabia of destabilizing the…
France Expresses Concern Over Iran's 'Expansionist' Intentions in the Region
France's Foreign Minister expressed concerns about Iran's regional ambitions and ballistic missile program during a press conference in Saudi Arabia. Emmanuel Macron indicated potential sanctions…
Lebanese President: Saudi Arabia Has Taken Saad Hariri Hostage
Lebanese President Michel Aoun accused Saudi Arabia of holding Prime Minister Saad Hariri and his family hostage, following Hariri's sudden resignation announced from Riyadh. This…
Divergent Statements from Velayati and Hariri Regarding a Key Meeting
Ali Akbar Velayati and Saad Hariri have conflicting accounts of their meeting regarding Iran's role in Lebanon. Hariri claims he warned Velayati about Iranian interference,…
Saad Hariri Returns to Lebanon on Thursday
Saad Hariri, the Lebanese Prime Minister, is set to return to Lebanon from Saudi Arabia while his family remains there. Tensions between Iran and Saudi…
France: Iran's Non-Interference in Lebanon is a Key Condition for Regional Stability
France's Foreign Ministry has called for Iran to stop interfering in Lebanon, linking this to regional stability. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has criticized Iranian…
Iran: Saad Hariri's Remarks Are a Glimmer of Hope for His Return to Lebanon
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed optimism about Saad Hariri's potential return to Lebanon and the completion of his resignation process, calling it an unusual situation.…
Future Bloc Emphasizes Support for Hariri and Calls for His Return to Lebanon
The Future Bloc in Lebanon has called for Saad Hariri's return from Saudi Arabia, emphasizing his leadership and accusing Iran of inciting conflict. Hariri's recent…
Iran's Response to Allegations of Involvement in Missile Attack on Riyadh
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected Saudi Arabia's allegations of Iranian involvement in a missile attack on Riyadh, calling them baseless and an attempt to divert…
Tillerson Warns Regional Countries Against Using Lebanon for Proxy Wars
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that Lebanon should not be used as a battleground for regional proxy wars, emphasizing U.S. support for Lebanon's…
Hezbollah Secretary-General's Accusations Against Saudi Arabia and Israel
Hassan Nasrallah accused Saudi Arabia of declaring war on Lebanon and encouraging Israeli attacks, following the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who criticized…
Lebanese President Calls for Hariri's Return to the Country
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has called for the return of Saad Hariri, the resigned Prime Minister, who is reportedly being held in Saudi Arabia against…
Israeli Minister of Intelligence: Hariri's Resignation is an Opportunity to Pressure Iran and Hezbollah
Israeli Intelligence Minister Israel Katz claims that Saad Hariri's resignation from the Lebanese premiership provides an opportunity to increase pressure on Iran and Hezbollah. This…
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Meets Saad Hariri in Riyadh
U.S. chargé d'affaires met with resigned Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Riyadh amid speculation that Saudi Arabia is holding him against his will. Hariri's…
Valiati: The Shadow Foreign Minister
Ali Akbar Valiati has been increasingly active in Iran's foreign policy, raising questions about the leadership of diplomacy under Ayatollah Khamenei. His recent meetings and…
Riyadh: Hezbollah's Actions Are Considered a Declaration of War by the Lebanese Government and Hezbollah Against Saudi Arabia
Saudi Minister Thamer al-Sabhan declared Hezbollah's actions against Saudi Arabia as a declaration of war by Lebanon. He emphasized that the Lebanese government must act…
Lebanese Sources: Michel Aoun Has Conditioned Acceptance of Hariri's Resignation on His Return
Saad Hariri announced his resignation as Lebanon's Prime Minister while in Saudi Arabia, but President Michel Aoun will not accept it until Hariri returns. The…
Warning Against Iran's Regional Influence; Netanyahu: The Alarm Has Sounded
Saad Hariri resigned as Prime Minister of Lebanon, citing assassination threats and criticizing Iran and Hezbollah. Israeli officials, including Netanyahu, responded by emphasizing the need…