February 2016
Iran Protests Saudi Arabia's Visa Denial for Islamic Cooperation Meeting
Iran has protested Saudi Arabia's refusal to issue a visa for its delegation to the Islamic Cooperation Organization meeting, asserting that any decisions made without…
Saudi Arabia Sanctions Four Companies and Three Lebanese Individuals for Ties to Hezbollah
Saudi Arabia has sanctioned four companies and three Lebanese individuals for their connections to Hezbollah, labeling the group as terrorist. This follows the suspension of…
European Parliament Calls on EU to Impose Arms Embargo on Saudi Arabia
The European Parliament has called for an arms embargo on Saudi Arabia due to its military actions in Yemen that target civilians. This non-binding resolution…
Saudi Arabia and UAE Warn Citizens Against Traveling to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have issued travel warnings to their citizens regarding Lebanon, urging them to leave the country due to heightened diplomatic tensions.…
Civil War in Yemen and Widespread Al-Qaeda Attacks on Houthis
Al-Qaeda has taken control of the city of Ahwar in southern Yemen, killing a high-ranking commander in the process. Yemen's ongoing civil war, which began…
Saudi Arabia Suspends $3 Billion Aid to Lebanese Army
Saudi Arabia has suspended a $3 billion aid package to the Lebanese Army due to Lebanon's failure to condemn an attack on the Saudi embassy…
Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Possibility of Confrontation, Military Balance (3)
The article discusses the military dynamics between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, highlighting the challenges of military unification among GCC members and…
Iran Once Again Rejects Doha Agreement to Maintain Oil Production Levels
Iran has rejected the Doha agreement aimed at stabilizing oil production levels among major oil producers, asserting its right to increase production despite global price…
Impact of Agreement Among Four Major Oil-Exporting Countries on Oil Prices
The oil ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, and Venezuela reached an agreement to address the oversupply of crude oil and increase prices, while Iran…
Zarif: The JCPOA Provided an Opportunity to Break Down the Wall of Distrust Between Iran and the U.S.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that the JCPOA has created a chance to reduce distrust between Iran and the U.S., but emphasized that…
Venezuela's Proposal to Saudi Arabia: No Increase in Oil Production
Venezuela has proposed to Saudi Arabia to maintain the current oil production ceiling to help stabilize prices, a proposal welcomed by Saudi Arabia but requiring…
Saudi Arabia Warns UN Forces in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has warned UN forces and international aid workers to evacuate areas in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants for their safety. This warning comes…
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Prevent Iranian Ships from Entering Their Waters
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have barred Iranian-flagged ships from entering their waters, escalating tensions with Iran as it seeks to increase oil exports. This move…
Iranian Military Official: Saudi Arabia Lacks New Capabilities for Presence in Syria
Iranian military official Masoud Jazayeri claimed that Saudi Arabia lacks the capabilities to send troops back to Syria, questioning their potential for renewed involvement. This…
Deputy Commander of the IRGC: Our Position in Syria is to Elevate to a Major Regional Power
The Deputy Commander of the IRGC, Hossein Salami, asserts that Saudi Arabia lacks the military capability to influence the situation in Syria and emphasizes Iran's…
Saudi Arabia and Some Regional Allies Say They Are Ready to Deploy Ground Forces to Syria to Combat ISIS
Saudi Arabia and its allies are considering deploying ground troops to Syria to fight ISIS. This move could significantly escalate tensions in the Middle East,…
Regional Statements on Military Intervention in Syria
The Assad government condemned potential ground interventions by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Syria as aggression. Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Jafari emphasized that while defending…
The Syrian Crisis and Saudi Arabia's Readiness to Deploy Ground Forces
The Syrian conflict escalates as government forces, backed by Russia, intensify operations in Aleppo, causing a refugee crisis at the Turkish border. Turkey pledges support…
US Welcomes Saudi Arabia's Readiness to Deploy Ground Forces to Syria
The US has welcomed Saudi Arabia's readiness to send ground troops to Syria to combat the Islamic State, contingent on coalition approval. This development comes…
Escape of 'tens of thousands' of Syrians from Aleppo towards the Turkish border
Tens of thousands of Syrians are fleeing Aleppo due to intensified attacks by government forces and Russian airstrikes, heading towards Turkey. Turkish officials report that…
Riyadh: 375 Civilians Killed in Houthi Attacks on Southern Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia reported that Houthi attacks have killed 375 civilians, including children, since the start of airstrikes by the Arab coalition. The conflict has escalated…