Jordan latest Arab country to recall envoy from Iran
Jordan on Monday recalled its ambassador to Iran over what it described as Tehran`s interference in Arab affairs.
Apr 18, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
Iran unveils S-300 missile system parts at army parade
Iran used its annual Army Day parade Sunday to showcase parts of a long-awaited air defence system ordered from Russia, a move likely to irk critics of the arms deal.
Apr 17, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
Indonesian minister to Middle East in hope of easing Saudi-Iran rift
Indonesia wants to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the hope of preserving peace in the Middle East, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday, warning that the impact of war between the neighbours would have a global impact.
Jan 12, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
Arab foreign ministers accuse Iran of undermining regional security
Arab foreign ministers condemned attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran.
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Iran complains to UN about Saudi Arabia's "provocations"
A diplomatic crisis between Iran and Saudi Arabia entered its second week.
Jan 09, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
''We are not natural-born enemies of Iran,'' Saudi UN envoy says
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would restore ties with Iran when Tehran stopped meddling in the affairs of other countries and pledged that Riyadh would continue to work "very hard" to support bids for peace in Syria and Yemen despite the spat.
Jan 05, 2016, 09:10 AM IST
Why has Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran?
The brother of Nimr al-Nimr, the Shiite cleric executed in Saudi Arabia at the weekend, today condemned retaliatory attacks on the kingdom's diplomatic missions in Iran, insisting: "We love our country".
Jan 04, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
Britain voices 'disappointment' at Saudi Arabia mass executions
British Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood on Sunday expressed "disappointment" at the mass executions in Saudi Arabia, saying Britain will continue to raise these cases with the Saudi authorities.
Jan 04, 2016, 07:09 AM IST
Iran sees "divine vengeance" after Saudis execute Shi'ite cleric
Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi Embassy in Tehran early on Sunday and Shi`ite Muslim Iran`s top leader predicted "divine vengeance" for Saudi Arabia`s execution of a prominent Shi`ite cleric.
Jan 04, 2016, 00:40 AM IST
Saudi Arab faces `divine revenge` over cleric`s execution: Khamenei
Saudi Arabia will face "divine revenge" over its execution of a top Shiite cleric, Iran`s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday hours after protesters attacked the kingdom`s embassy in Tehran.
Jan 03, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Execution of Shiite cleric: Angry Iranian protesters set fire to Saudi embassy in Tehran
Angry crowds protesting at Saudi Arabia's execution of a top Shiite cleric set fire to the kingdom's embassy in Tehran and stormed the building before being cleared out by police, reports said.
Jan 03, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
Iran reacts with fury after Saudis execute Shiite cleric
Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi Embassy in Tehran early on Sunday morning as Shiite Muslim Iran reacted with fury to Saudi Arabia`s execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.
Jan 03, 2016, 08:35 AM IST
Saudi execution risks fueling sectarian tensions: US
The United States warned Saudi Arabia, which has a Sunni Muslim majority, that its execution Saturday of a prominent Shiite cleric behind anti-government protests "risks exacerbating sectarian tensions."
Jan 03, 2016, 04:20 AM IST
Iran summons Saudi envoy over execution of Shi'ite cleric
Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Saudi Arabian charge d'affaires to Tehran on Saturday to protest the execution of prominent Shi'ite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia.
Jan 03, 2016, 04:15 AM IST
Saudi Arabia executes top Shiite cleric
Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia executed Saturday a prominent Shiite cleric, who had been behind anti-government protests, drawing angry condemnation from Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq.
Jan 03, 2016, 01:19 AM IST
Saudi consulate in Iran reportedly set on fire by protesters
Iranian protesters against the execution of a Shia leader by Saudi Arabia set parts of Saudi consulate in fire in Iran's northeastern religious city of Mashhad on Saturday.
Jan 03, 2016, 00:58 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to pay `high price` for executing Shiite cleric: Iran
Saudi Arabia will pay "a high price" for executing prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr on Saturday, Iran said.
Jan 02, 2016, 15:31 PM IST
Iranian cleric says Nimr execution will bring down Saudi government
Saudi Arabia executed 47 people on Saturday for terrorism including Nimr al-Nimr.
Jan 02, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
