Iran Claims 4,000 Muslims Killed in Hajj Stampede [video]
Saudi Arabia denies other claims that more than 1,000 were killed. Iran says the stampede killed 200 Iranians.
Invasion of ‘Zionist’ Persimmons Puts Saudi Arabia on High Alert
Perhaps the Saudis are afraid that eating Zionist fruit will indoctrinate its citizens with a bit of common sense.
Kuwait Says Lebanon, Turkey ‘Better Suited’ for Syrian Refugees
A Kuwait official says Syrian refugees should never be allowed to enter his country. Lebanon and Turkey are "better suited" to them.
Fears Over US Iran Deal Trigger Mideast Nuclear Race, Saudi-South Korea Deal
The race for nuclear power has begun in the Middle East in response to fears of an Iranian nuclear threat.
Houthis Copy Hamas Tactics and Use Civilian Shields to Hit Saudi Planes
The Iranian-backed rebels also threaten suicide bombing attacks as they approach the Saudi border.
Saudi Foreign Minister Slams Qatar for Same Plan Riyadh Suggests for Jerusalem
"We reserve the right to respond to anyone who is working on the internationalization of the holy sites,” said Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia ‘Strongly Supports’ Trump Policy on PA Peace, Iran Deterrence, ISIS
Saudi Arabia 'is committed to the peace process in the Middle East on the basis of UN resolutions, on the basis of the two-state solution, with the principle of Jerusalem for everyone.'
US State Dept ‘Concerned’ Iran Contest is ‘Platform for Holocaust Denial, Anti-Semitic Speech’
Secy of State John Kerry apparently responded to PM Netanyahu's call to denounce Iran's Holocaust cartoon contest.
Arab League Sides with Saudis Against Iran’s ‘Provocations’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the Saudi government of attacking Iran's embassy in Sana'a, Yemen.
Ex-intel chief invites Saudi royal to Jerusalem to talk peace
Amos Yadlin invites Saudi Prince Faisal Al Saud for talks on 2002 Arab Peace Initiative
Nasrallah Claims Turkey Deals With Both ISIS and al-Nusra
Nasrallah said Turkey deals with ISIS and al-Nusra, and that the US no longer cares if Assad is dethroned.
Saudi Arabia Buys Chinese DF-21 Ballistic Missiles
The general did not say which variant of the missile the country bought, bu did mention the DF 21 is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
Saudi Poll: Iran and ISIS are Far Greater Enemies than Israel
A de facto peace actually has settled on Saudi Arabia and Israel, if the Obama does not mess it up.
Sweden Rips Up Saudi Military Deal After Cairo Spat Over Human Rights
Swedish politicians have been attacking Riyadh’s preference for sharia law, complete with flogging and beheading, and how that relates to our common notion of human rights.
Lebanon FM: ISIS Must be Eliminated, Not Contained
Lebanon would be a partner, a pioneer and spearhead in the battle against ISIS...
El Al Suing Air India over Saudi Arabia Shortcut
El Al noted that it had contacted the International Civil Aviation Organization demanding to allow the Israeli carrier to fly over Saudi territory on its way to and from India, arguing unfair practices.
Saudi Arabia Cuts Ties with Iran, Gives 48 Hours for Iranian Diplomats to Leave...
The Muslim Middle East continues unraveling: Saudis cut relations with Iran, Iranians torch Saudi Embassy
Palace Turbulence as Saudi King Dumps Crown Prince, Installs Favorite Son
So far, Prince Mohammad bin Salman, as head of Aramco, was behind the failed Saudi plan to bankrupt the competition by keeping oil prices low over a long period of time.
Saudi King Salman Insists ‘East Jerusalem Must Be Capital of Palestinian State’
The Saudi monarch called for the Arab League gathering to be renamed the “Jerusalem Summit” in solidarity with the Palestinian Authority.
Hariri Promises to Return to Lebanon
Even Hezbollah has called on Hariri to return; his flight from the country threw Lebanon into a political crisis that has paralyzed the government.
State Dept. Warns Americans of ‘High Risk’ of Kidnapping Worldwide
New U.S. travel warnings regarding kidnapping and other terrorist threats agains U.S. citizens.
Saudis Arrest Mastermind of 1996 Bombing that Killed 19 US Airmen on Iran’s Orders
Mughassil, 48, is believed to be the leader of the Iran-supported Hezbollah Al-Hejaz group.
Saudi FM: ‘Progress Can Be Made in Arab-Israeli Conflict’
"We all know what a settlement can look like. We just need the political will to do so."
Lebanese PM Resigns, Flees to Saudi Arabia, Cites Iran’s Grip on his Country, Fear...
“Iran is driven by deep hatred for the Arab nation. Unfortunately, it has found some of our sons who are putting their hands in its and trying to seize Lebanon from its Arab surroundings."
Pro-Hezbollah Singer Arrested for Incitement in Lebanon
In Lebanon, a pro-Hezbollah vocalist has been arrested for nationalist and sectarian incitement.