As the war in Yemen rages on, with mounting evidence of Saudi war crimes, the UK government has seen fit to resume arms sales to the Kingdom. Announcing the controversial decision in a written statement, the international trade secretary, Liz Truss, justified the restart of arms sales to the Saudi …
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Arab Paper: Riyadh Attempting to Legitimize Southern Transitional Council’s Coup
TEHRAN: A leading Arab newspaper reported that the UAE and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to legitimize the coup which is underway in Southern Yemen. The Arabic-language al-Arabi al-Jadid newspaper reported on Sunday that the Southern Transitional Council (STC) fighters have staged “a full-fledged coup” in the strategic island of Socotra. By the …
Read More »Report: Saudi Arabia Commissioned Its Ambassador in Aden to Control Yemen’s Oil and Gas Wealth
Hadi government in Riyadh was under great pressure led by the Saudi ambassador in Aden, Mohammed Al Jaber, to sign draft agreements between the two sides under the so-called Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen headed by Al Jaber, and to sit with the Transitional Council (STC) …
Read More »Bin Salman Prepares Corruption Charges of $15 Billion Against Bin Nayef
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares corruption and disloyalty charges against his predecessor and onetime rival, former crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef.Saudi and U.S. sources say that MBS’s anti-corruption committee is nearing completion of a detailed investigation of allegations that MBN improperly diverted billions of Saudi riyals through a …
Read More »Riyadh Warns Nigeria, Angola to Comply with OPEC Output Cut Agreement
TEHRAN:Saudi Arabia warned OPEC members Nigeria and Angola that it would ignite an oil-price war with them unless they toe the line. In June, OPEC+ members agreed to continue reducing production in an effort to boost oil prices and what they did has helped stem the previous decline in oil …
Read More »Saudi support for US push to renew Iran arms ban bitter joke: Tehran
Iran says it is bitterly sarcastic to witness certain warmongering Persian Gulf Arab states throwing their weight behind the US drive to extend a UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic, adding these states need to understand that submission to America will not make the region secure. Foreign Ministry Spokesman …
Read More »Saudi-led coalition continues to prevent 22 Ships from reaching Yemen
TEHRAN: The forces of the US-Saudi aggression continue to detain 22 ships with more than 536 tons of oil derivatives and prevent them from reaching the port of Hodeidah despite obtaining international permits. A source in Hodeidah port told Almasirah on Sunday that ships, seized by the aggression, carry more …
Read More »Saudi Coast Guard opens fire on Iranian fishing boats: report
Tehran: On Friday, a military commander in the Iranian Navy said that the Saudi Coast Guard fired at Iranian fishermen who crossed the maritime boundary.The military commander added that the initial reports do not indicate any injuries. Saudi Arabia has always been accusing the Iranian authorities of posing a threat …
Read More »A look at US-Saudi media reports on recent developments in Iraq
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Taking a look at headlines of Saudi- and US-sponsored outlets indicate their desire to show a turmoil and internal crisis in Iraq. While the current developments in Iraq regarding the attack on the headquarters of Kataib Hezbollah by the Iraqi security forces have not been …
Read More »Dozens of Saudis being held in prison over tweets deemed critical of Riyadh regime: Report
RIYADH: Dozens of Saudi nationals are reportedly being kept in detention centers across the kingdom over tweets deemed critical of the ruling Riyadh regime as a crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against rights campaigners and intellectuals continues in the country. Independent pan-Arab daily newspaper al-Quds al-Arabi, citing …
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