August 2017
Saudi Coalition Admits Mistake in Airstrike on Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition admitted to a mistake in a recent airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen, that resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including six children.…
Return of the Qatari Ambassador to Tehran; Is a New Polarization on the Horizon?
Qatar has returned its ambassador to Tehran after 18 months, signaling a shift in its foreign policy away from Saudi Arabia and towards Iran. This…
Five Arrested in Connection with Hacking of Qatar News Agency in Turkey
Five suspects have been arrested in Turkey related to the hacking of Qatar's news agency, which published false statements attributed to the Emir of Qatar.…
Kushner Meets Abbas: Trump Remains Optimistic About Peace
Jared Kushner met with Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, expressing Trump's continued optimism for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Abbas indicated Palestinian willingness to cooperate with…
Persepolis Escapes Defeat in Oman
Persepolis and Al-Ahli drew 2-2 in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals held in Oman. Despite an early deficit, Persepolis managed to equalize in the final…
The Practice of 'Triple Talaq' Declared Illegal in India
The Supreme Court of India has declared the practice of triple talaq, allowing Muslim men to divorce their wives by saying 'talaq' three times, as…
Al-Makhlafi: Iran is Part of the Problem in Yemen, Not the Solution
Yemen's Foreign Minister Abdulmalik al-Makhlafi accused Iran of being part of the problem in Yemen's civil war, asserting that it should not be involved in…
Iraqi Interior Minister: Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Baghdad's Mediation to Reduce Tensions with Iran
Iraqi Interior Minister Qassem al-Araji announced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested Iraq to mediate in reducing tensions with Iran. This comes…
Reopening of Iran's Hajj Office in Saudi Arabia
Iran has reopened its Hajj office in Saudi Arabia after two years of closure due to severed diplomatic relations. This reopening comes as 86,500 Iranian…
10 Iranian Diplomats Have Departed for Saudi Arabia to Follow Up on Hajj Affairs
A group of 10 Iranian diplomats has traveled to Saudi Arabia to manage Hajj affairs after a long hiatus in Iranian participation due to past…
Three More Iranian Fishermen Arrested by Qatari Coast Guard
Three Iranian fishermen were arrested by Qatari coast guards shortly after another group was detained, highlighting ongoing tensions between Iran and Qatar over fishing rights.…
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Becomes New Prime Minister of Pakistan
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan following the ousting of Nawaz Sharif due to corruption allegations. Abbasi, a…
Haider al-Abadi and Muqtada al-Sadr's Trip to Saudi Arabia
Haider al-Abadi discussed the role of Hashd al-Shaabi in Iraq's future during a meeting with an Iranian media delegation while expressing ignorance about Muqtada al-Sadr's…