Saudi Arabia

Saudi king strips crown prince of prosecution oversight

Jun 17, 2017 08:25

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has stripped the country’s crown prince of powers overseeing criminal investigations, designating a new public prosecution office to function directly under the king’s authority.
UNSC liable for consequences of Saudi war on Yemen: Ansarullah

Jun 17, 2017 08:10

Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has held the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) accountable for the consequences of the deadly Saudi aggression, stressing that the nation reserves the right to defend itself.
Saudi Arabia softens tone on Qatar amid Persian Gulf tensions

Jun 17, 2017 02:10

The Riyadh regime seems to have softened its stance towards Doha amid severe diplomatic tensions between the two sides, with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir calling Qatar an “ally” in his latest remarks.
Saudi Arabia prime suspect in Tehran attacks: Amir-Abdollahian

Jun 14, 2017 09:10

An Iranian official says Saudi Arabia is the “prime suspect” behind the recent terrorist attacks in Tehran.
US, Saudi Arabia direct Daesh acts of terror: Iran commander

Jun 13, 2017 10:03

Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces says the United States and Saudi Arabia are directing, guiding and supporting acts of terror committed by the Daesh terrorist group.
Saudi officials imprisoned after opposing Bin Salman's plot against Al-Thani

Jun 13, 2017 09:43

Saudi whistle-blower Mujtahid, who is believed to be a member of or have a well-connected source in the royal family, disclosed failure of the plot hatched by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman against Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
'Saudi Arabia unable to make peace with neighbors'

Jun 13, 2017 09:39

The Leader's top aide, Ali Akbar Velayati, blasted Saudi Arabia for destabilizing the region, and said that the Riyadh government is unable to adopt a peaceful stance towards its neighbors.
UNICEF: Children account for half of 124,000 cholera cases in Yemen

Jun 13, 2017 08:28

United Nations Children's Fund representative in Yemen said that cholera outbreak in Yemen continues to spread, with more than 124,000 cases recorded so far, half of them children.
'10,000 Yemeni patients died due to Saudi siege'

Jun 13, 2017 07:37

Yemen’s Health Ministry says Saudi Arabia’s 2015-present aerial embargo against the impoverished country has led to the deaths of around 10,000 patients, who were prevented from travelling abroad for treatment.
Iran has intelligence of Saudi Arabia propping up terrorists near its borders: Zarif

Jun 13, 2017 07:19

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran has obtained intelligence showing that Saudi Arabia is “actively” propping up terrorist groups along Iranian eastern and western borders.