January 2017
Trump Says Executive Order Is Not 'Muslim Ban'
President Trump defends his executive order banning visas for citizens of Iran and other countries, claiming it is not a 'Muslim ban' but a measure…
Iran's Oil Exports to Europe Reach Peak
Iran's oil exports to Europe have surged to levels not seen in five years, reaching approximately 622,581 barrels per day. This increase follows the lifting…
Hassan Rouhani: No Re-negotiation on the JCPOA Will Take Place
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that there will be no re-negotiation of the JCPOA, defending the agreement amid criticisms from the incoming U.S. administration. He…
Saudi Foreign Minister: We Welcome Trump's Policies Towards Iran and ISIS
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir expressed support for Donald Trump's policies aimed at containing Iran and defeating ISIS. He emphasized shared geopolitical interests between Saudi…
Senior UN Official: 10,000 Civilians Killed in Yemen War
A senior UN official reported that 10,000 civilians have been killed in the Yemen war, a significant increase from previous estimates. The ongoing conflict involves…
Saudi Arabia: No Need to Extend OPEC Agreement Beyond Six Months
Saudi Oil Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced that OPEC likely won't need to extend its oil production cut agreement beyond six months due to expected demand…
Spain's Hopes for Selling Warships to Saudi Arabia
King Felipe VI of Spain is visiting Saudi Arabia to finalize a two billion euro deal for the sale of military ships, which has faced…
Representative of Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran is not willing to boycott this year's Hajj
Iran's representative for Hajj affairs stated that the country will not boycott this year's Hajj despite Saudi Arabia's rejection of its conditions. Negotiations are set…
Five UAE Diplomats Killed in Afghanistan; Ambassador Injured
Five UAE diplomats were killed in a bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, which also injured the UAE ambassador. The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack, raising…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Reforming Saudi Behavior is Essential for Global Peace
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman criticized Saudi Arabia for its support of terrorist groups and called for reforming its behavior for global peace. This response follows…