Sep 01, 2021
Houthis attack Saudi airport
Saudi state television reported drone strikes on its Abha Airport by the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen. By Erin Viner A second armed drone was intercepted by the Saudi-led…
Jun 22, 2021
Raisi demands US lift sanctions
Iranian President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi accused the United States of violating the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal, while demanding that "all US sanctions must be lifted and…
Jun 01, 2021
IAEA: Iran fails to explain uranium traces
A fresh diplomatic clash may between the West and Iran may be on the horizon, after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed that the Islamic Republic has once again…
May 20, 2021
EU, Russia: Iran nuclear deal within reach
The European Union official charged with leading talks to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal with Iran has expressed confidence that agreement will soon be reached.…
Apr 22, 2021
Greece to supply Saudis with Patriots
Greece is going to transfer a Patriot anti-missile defense system to Saudi Arabia for the protection of the Kingdom’s critical energy facilities. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced the decision…
Mar 24, 2021
Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
The Houthi militia in Yemen said it launched a drone attack on an airport in southern Saudi Arabia – just one day after Riyadh and Washington proposed a new peace…
Mar 16, 2021
Egypt, Turkey talk reconciliation
Cairo and Ankara have resumed diplomatic contacts, after years of tension since the Egyptian army toppled a Muslim Brotherhood president close to Turkey. While confirming the renewal of ties, Egyptian…
Mar 11, 2021
Riyadh to reinforce security on oil plants
Saudi Arabia has declared intention to further deter attacks on its oil facilities, in the wake of this week’s assault on the heart of the kingdom’s industry this week by…
Mar 09, 2021
US affirms defense of Saudi Arabia
The United States has expressed alarm at “genuine security threats” to Saudi Arabia from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis and elsewhere in the region after attacks on the heart of the Saudi…
Mar 04, 2021
Israel: Any new Iran nuclear deal must be ‘improved’
Israeli leaders have long been outspoken in their opposition to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, and applauded the United States…