Saudi King calls for establishment of Palestinian state

  At emergency Arab summit in Mecca, Saudi King Salman calls for Palestinian state, blasts Iran’s “criminal” actions.   Elad Benari, 31/05/19 02:04   King Salman Reuters Saudi Arabia’s King Salman said on Thursday that the Palestinian cause would remain the Arab world’s top priority, Reuters reported. Speaking at an emergency Arab summit in Mecca, […]

Saudi Arabia says firm stand needed to deter Iran, Iraq demurs

Tensions rising between Iran and United States Iran rejects “baseless” charges made against it at summit. REUTERS May 31, 2019 10:04 MECCA – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman told an emergency Arab summit on Friday that decisive action was needed to stop Iranian “escalations” following attacks on Gulf oil assets, as US officials said a military […]

Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of ‘sowing division’ to Israel’s benefit

King Salman ratchets up the rhetoric against arch-nemesis Tehran, calling on Arab states to confront its ‘criminal’ actions By AGENCIES and TOI STAFFToday, 10:24 am     Arab and Islamic states foreign ministers pose for a family picture during a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League member states’ top diplomats in Jeddah on May […]

Russia warns of military conforntation amid US’ ‘blackmailing’

Moscow [Russia], May 30 (ANI): Questioning the US’ hawkish stance against Iran, Russia on Thursday warned of military confrontation risks amid Tehran’s plans to withdraw from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). “This (US-Iran tensions) may pave the way for a collapse of the JCPOA and the emergence of a chaotic situation, in which risks […]

Iranians Pour into Streets to Mark Int’l Quds Day

IFP Editorial StaffMay 31, 2019 – 06:06 Iranian people from all walks of life have taken to streets on the International Quds Day to express their solidarity with the Palestinian nation and once again condemn the Israeli regime’s atrocities. The nationwide rallies are being held in over 950 cities, and are covered by over 4,000 […]

Pompeo says Iran aimed at oil markets with UAE ship attacks

Top diplomat’s remarks come day after US national security advisor says Tehran ‘almost certainly’ behind the May 12 sabotage By AFPToday, 9:33 am     The Emirati-flagged oil tanker A. Michel, May 13, 2019, one of four ships damaged in what Gulf officials called a “sabotage” attack off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. (UAE National […]

Two injured in stabbing attack in Jerusalem’s Old City

Ilanit Chernick, Tamar Beeri May 31, 2019 08:37 MDA paramedics evacuate a wounded man after he was stabbed in the Old City.. (photo credit: MDA) One person is in critical condition and a second moderately-to-lightly wounded following a stabbing attack in Jerusalem’s Old City on Friday morning. Israel Police spokesman Superintendent Micky Rosenfeld told The […]

Islamic Jihad leader: We can fire 1,000 rockets a day

Islamic Jihad leader warns: If Israel bombs Gaza, we will bomb Tel Aviv. Elad Benari, 31/05/19  Islamic Jihad leader Ziad al-Nakhala on Thursday threatened Israel in an interview with the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar TV. “We are not far from a clear equation: if Israel bombs Gaza, we will bomb Tel Aviv,” said Nakhala. The terrorist leader […]

U.S. says countries buying Iranian oil will be subject to sanctions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will sanction any country which buys oil from Iran after the expiration of waivers on May 2, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Thursday. Sanctions would be imposed “even if a country had not met its previously-negotiated purchase caps,” Hook said in a statement. “Our firm […]

Hezbollah is looking for its next opportunity

Hezbollah is trying to recoup from its losses in Syria and Israel’s exposure of its tunnels, but that doesn’t mean the organization has forgotten its main goal – to strike a painful blow to Israel that will echo throughout the Middle East.  by  Yoav Limor  Published on  2019-05-30 11:21 Last modified: 2019-05-30 18:08 The massive Hezbollah tunnel […]

Intel: Why Russia dispatched top diplomat to Tehran

Russia dispatched one of its leading diplomats to Tehran this week to urge the Iranians to back off their threat to resume certain nuclear activities in retaliation for the US “maximum pressure” campaign. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov sat down for “a square talk” with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Russian foreign minister said in […]

Saudi king calls on Gulf states to tackle Iran’s ‘criminal’ acts

Remarks come at emergency summit of Arab states in holy city of Mecca, following alleged Iranian attacks against oil infrastructure By MOHAMAD ALI HARISSI Today, 1:45 am 0 0 shares Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz attends the opening session of the 30th Arab League summit in the Tunisian capital Tunis on March 31, 2019. […]

Mecca to host three summits focused on Iran tensions

Riyadh hopes to rally support against its arch-rival over attacks on oil installations By MOHAMAD ALI HARISSI Today, 3:25 pm 0 MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — The holy city of Mecca prepared to welcome Arab and Muslim leaders Thursday for three summits, as Saudi Arabia seeks to rally support against arch-rival Iran over attacks on […]

Hamas Leader Admits Group Receiving Iranian Military and Financial Support

    Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar gesture to supporters during a rally marking the 30th anniversary of Hamas’ founding, in Gaza City Dec. 14, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Mohammed Salem. The leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip publicly admitted on Thursday that the terrorist group was getting military and financial backing from Iran. “We […]