Saudi Arabia

Military strike on Iran will lead to 'all-out war' in region: FM

Sep 19, 2019 09:59

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a possible military strike against his country by the United States or Saudi Arabia will unleash an “all-out” war in the region.
UAE follows Saudi suit, joins anti-Iran naval mission in Persian Gulf

Sep 19, 2019 07:24

Following in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has joined a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in Middle Eastern waterways.
US Secretary of State Pompeo: Saudi oil attack an 'act of war'

Sep 19, 2019 03:46

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has described the attack on Saudi oil facilities as "an act of war" that knocked out more than half the kingdom’s oil production.
Germany extends ban on arms sales to Saudi for another 6 months

Sep 19, 2019 02:54

The government of Angela Merkel has extended its ban on all German weapons exports to Saudi Arabia for a further six month-period despite some calls for loosening the restriction.
Saudi oil strikes perfect example of Yemeni forces’ military capabilities: Army spox

Sep 19, 2019 02:30

The spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces has lauded the highly disruptive drone attacks on Saudi Aramco petroleum and gas processing plants at Abqaiq and Khurais in the kingdom's Eastern Province as an outstanding example of the military prowess of Yemeni army troops and allied fighters from Popular Committees.
Zarif: US once again shows sanctions aimed at Iranian people

Sep 19, 2019 02:02

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned a decision by US President Donald Trump to tighten economic pressure against Tehran, saying Washington once again proved that it deliberately seeks to target ordinary people.
Yemeni forces, allies shoot down Saudi-led surveillance drone in Ta’izz

Sep 18, 2019 12:41

The US-based Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), a nonprofit conflict-research organization, estimates that the war has claimed more than 91,000 lives over the past four and a half years.
Iran seeks to reduce tensions but will surprise aggressors in case of attack: Senior official

Sep 18, 2019 12:34

Iran’s top security official says the Islamic Republic seeks to reduce tensions and avoid confrontation but will give a crushing response to any act of aggression or attempt to endanger the country’s interests.
Japan: Iran did not conduct Saudi attacks

Sep 18, 2019 07:42

Japan says it has not seen any evidence to prove a claim by the United States that Iran was involved in recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Saudi Arabia joins US naval mission in West Asia amid tensions with Iran

Sep 18, 2019 04:37

Saudi Arabia has joined a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in West Asian waterways as Washington and Riyadh engage in another blame game against Iran following massive Yemeni drone attacks on key Saudi oil facilities.