Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Tag Archives: AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI
Iran’s Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram messaging app as undemocratic
:: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the ban imposed on popular messaging app Telegram by the conservative-run judiciary, saying the move was “the opposite of democracy”. Iran blocked Telegram – widely used by Iranians, the state media, politicians and
Iran’s Khamenei warns against US ‘wrong move’ on nuclear deal
:: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday Iran would react strongly to any “wrong move” by the United States on Tehran’s nuclear accord with world powers, days after President Donald Trump said Iran violated the agreement’s “spirit”. “The
Khamenei: It does not matter who will become president, the winner is the regime
:: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that it is not important who will become president after Iran’s presidential election on Friday. He believed it was only important that Wilayat al-Faqih system should win by raising the level of
Khamenei threatens Palestinians: ‘Continue the resistance’
The supreme leader of Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged the Palestinians to “continue the resistance” on the ground and “breakaway from the consequences of the Oslo Accords.” He also encouraged Palestinians to manage what he described as “internal
Spicer to Iran: ‘There’s a new president in town’
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday dismissed the US decision to put Iran “on notice” over its missile tests and called President Donald Trump the “real face” of American corruption. In his first speech since Trump’s inauguration, Iran’s supreme leader called
Iran vows ‘firm response’ to sanctions renewal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani demanded on Sunday that Barack Obama block an extension of sanctions passed by the US Congress, saying Tehran would otherwise “firmly respond.” In a speech to parliament, Rouhani denounced legislation passed by the US Congress to
Ahmadinejad vows to follow Khamenei’s order not to run
Former Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad says he will not seek reelection in the country’s 2017 presidential vote. His announcement came a day after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told him he should not run. In a letter published in Iranian media, he
Saudi’s Crown Prince slams Iran over Hajj comments
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has responded to criticism made by Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the kingdom’s ability to manage the pilgrimage after the deadly crush last year that killed hundreds of pilgrims. In statement
Iran’s leaders offer different different New Year visions
Iran’s two most powerful figures offered contrasting visions for the economy in speeches marking Iranian New Year on Sunday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling for self-reliance and President Hassan Rowhani urging cooperation with the world. In Nowruz speeches,
Khamenei condemns Saudi embassy attack
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday condemned the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran this month, saying it was “really bad.” In remarks published on his website, he also thanked Revolutionary Guards for detaining a group of
Iran’s Khamenei welcomes sanctions lift, warns of U.S. “deceit”
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday welcomed the lifting of international sanctions against Iran, but warned that Tehran should remain wary of its old enemy the United States. State television reported that Khamenei wrote to President Hassan Rouhani
‘Death to America’ refers to US policies, not people: Iran
The slogan “Death to America” is not aimed at the American people, but rather American policies, Iran’s supreme leader said in comments reported on his official website Tuesday. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei discussed the slogan while meeting with Iranian students ahead
Iran’s Khamenei endorses nuclear deal
Iran’s supreme leader has endorsed a landmark nuclear deal reached with world powers, but has warned the government to be vigilant, saying the United States “cannot be trusted,” in a letter published on his website. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has
Khamenei bans US negotiations
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday banned any further negotiations between Iran and the United States, putting the breaks on moderates hoping to end Iran’s isolation after reaching a nuclear deal with world powers in July. Khamenei, the
Iran’s new five-year plan focuses on defense, economy
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday unveiled the main points of the Islamic republic’s next five-year plan, with the focus on the military and economic growth. According to extracts published by the official IRNA news agency, the 2016-2021
Iran leader restates ‘red lines’ for nuclear deal
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei restated his country’s red lines for a nuclear deal Tuesday, during a meeting with President Hassan Rowhani and top officials in Tehran, according to Agence France-Presse. Banking and other economic sanctions imposed by the
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