Iraqi cleric urges Sunni Muslims to defend Iran against U.S.
Sheikh Abdul-Latif al-Hamim, head of the Sunni Endowment of Iraq, has issued a fatwa, calling on Sunni Muslims to defend the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of U.S. threats.
Saudi crown prince’s nightmare is coming true
Armed drones attacked two oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, two days after Saudi oil tankers were sabotaged off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The drone strikes caused damage to one of the stations supplying a pipeline running from its oil-rich Eastern Province to the Yanbu Port on the Red Sea, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih confessed in a statement carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
Iranian official: USS Lincoln in Arabian Sea
An Iranian official has said that the USS Abraham Lincoln is stationed in the Arabian Sea and not moving towards the Persian Gulf. Earlier this week, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces in the region had been placed on “high alert,” but no evidence was presented to justify the elevated security posture.
Sudan’s TMC Suspends Talks with Opposition for 72 Hours
Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) said Wednesday it is suspending talks with the opposition alliance for three days on the transition to civilian rule.
Trump to Visit South Korea for Talks on North Korea, Alliance
US President Donald Trump will visit South Korea next month for talks with President Moon Jae-in on the denuclearization of North Korea and alliance issues, Moon's office announced Thursday amid growing concerns about the overall peace process.
Yemen Hits Saudi Base with Homegrown Ballistic Missile
Yemen’s army and Popular Committees, in a retaliatory attack against the Saudi-led coalition, fired a homegrown ballistic missile at a military base in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern province of Jizan, local reports said.
Ceasefire Violated as Fresh Fighting Breaks Out in Yemen’s Hudaydah
Renewed clashes broke out between Saudi-backed ex-government militants and the Houthi Ansarullah movement’s fighters in the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, breaching a ceasefire and potentially threatening a withdrawal agreement intended to pave the way for wider peace talks.
Cannes jury president Inarritu criticizes Trump’ policies
During Tuesday’s jury press conference, the President of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, director Alejandro G. Inarritu waded into political terrain blasting Donald Trump’s policies.
Saudis confirm Yemen’s drone raids on oil facilities
Saudi Arabia confirmed on Tuesday that Yemeni armed forces have conducted air raids on the facilities of the state oil giant Aramco.
Yemeni Drones Target Saudi Arabia’s Vital Facilities
A Yemeni television station said on Tuesday that the country's army had launched drone attacks on Saudi installations, without identifying the targets or time of the attacks.