July 2018
Lebanon's Interior Minister: Iran's Policies Always Pursue Insecurity in the Region
Lebanon's Interior Minister Nihad al-Mashnouq criticized Iran's destabilizing policies in the region and accused Hezbollah of executing these policies. He called for a coalition with…
Is War in the Oil Passageways Serious?
Iranian officials have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil passageway, amid tensions with the U.S. and attacks by Houthi forces on…
UAE Ready to Assume Security Responsibilities in the Middle East
The UAE is prepared to take on greater security responsibilities in the Middle East as it can no longer rely on Western allies. Foreign Minister…
Saudi Arabia Temporarily Halts Oil Exports from the Red Sea Following Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended oil exports from the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on two oil tankers, raising concerns about maritime security in…
Pompeo: The Islamic Republic is not what the people of Iran want
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized the Iranian government, stating that it is not what the people want and highlighted the economic challenges Iran…
UN Ambassador Goes to Yemen for New Talks
The UN Ambassador for Yemen is in Sanaa to negotiate with Houthi rebels amidst threats from the Yemeni government to resume attacks on the port…
The Suicide of a Woman Who Protested Against the 'Deteriorating World' by Going Naked
Oksana Shachko, a founder of the Femen movement, was found dead in her Paris apartment, reportedly by suicide. Her recent concerns about the deteriorating state…
Iran's OPEC Representative: Instead of Using Strategic Oil Reserves, the U.S. Should Lift Sanctions
Iran's OPEC representative urged the U.S. to lift sanctions instead of using its strategic oil reserves to lower prices. This comes as the U.S. plans…
Saudi Arabia's Complaint Against Iran for Violating Maritime Borders
Saudi Arabia has filed a formal complaint against Iran for violating its maritime boundaries, specifically regarding Iranian boats entering prohibited oil areas in the Persian…
Armed Individuals Kill 2 in Attack on Checkpoint in Central Saudi Arabia
Two individuals were killed in an armed attack on a checkpoint in Qassim, Saudi Arabia, including a security officer and a Bangladeshi citizen. The attack…
Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister's Trip to Iran Canceled
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has canceled his planned trip to Iran due to U.S. pressure, while Iranian officials deny any such plans existed. This…
UNESCO Adds Several More Ancient Sites in Iran to Its List
UNESCO has added eight ancient Iranian sites to its World Heritage list, increasing the total to 24. The newly registered 'Sasanian Cultural Landscape' is located…