Trends - Middle East

Syria’s Assad lands in Saudi for Arab summit: state TV

Syrian newspaper says Assad will likely meet “a number of leaders in bilateral meetings” today and tomorrow.

Published 18 May, 2023 11:14pm

Qatar and UAE in process of restoring diplomatic ties: official

Gulf official says embassies are expected to reopen with new ambassadors in their posts by mid-June.

Published 18 Apr, 2023 01:26pm

China ready to facilitate Israel-Palestine peace talks, says foreign minister

Qin Gang encourages "steps to resume peace talks" in separate phone calls with Israeli and Palestinian diplomats.

Published 18 Apr, 2023 11:39am

Iran delegation arrives in Saudi amid thaw between regional powers

Visit aimed at reopening Iranian embassy and consulate in Saudi in accordance with recent agreement between two countries.

Updated 12 Apr, 2023 06:13pm

Iranian delegation set to visit Saudi Arabia this week

The two countries have pledged to bring back security and stability to the turbulent Gulf.

Updated 10 Apr, 2023 10:00am

Muslims have exclusive rights to pray inside Al Aqsa mosque: OIC

Adopts resolution warning of consequences if Israeli occupation forces continue infringement.

Updated 09 Apr, 2023 08:12am

Saudi Arabia, Iran discuss reopening diplomatic missions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited by Saudi King Salman to Riyadh, a trip planned to take place after Ramazan.

Published 09 Apr, 2023 06:52am

Iran appoints first UAE ambassador since 2016 as Gulf relations improve

Reza Ameri named new ambassador; top envoys for Saudi Arabia and Iran to meet in Beijing tomorrow (Thursday).

Published 05 Apr, 2023 11:17am

Iran slams UN nuclear watchdog chief after centrifuge report

US sanctions top officials of Iranian drone manufacturer.

Published 05 Feb, 2023 05:35am

One killed in attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Azerbaijan's foreign ministry says “responsibility” for the shooting, which wounded two embassy security guards, lies with Iran.

Published 27 Jan, 2023 05:38pm

UK says Iran ‘spreading bloodshed’ from Mideast to Kyiv

Ukraine, its Western allies have accused Iran of supplying Russia with drones that they say Moscow has used to attack Ukraine.

Published 19 Nov, 2022 01:48pm

Baghdad airport hit by second fire in three days

No casualties reported; Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sacks three airport officials and orders investigation.

Published 17 Nov, 2022 07:36pm

US probe of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s death ‘important step’: family

Al Jazeera journalist was likely killed by an Israeli soldier in May.

Published 15 Nov, 2022 03:25pm

Iran calls for change in ‘unfriendly’ Saudi behaviour

Tehran accuses Riyadh of funding hostile media organisations, threatens to retaliate against the Gulf kingdom's “destabilising actions”.

Published 14 Nov, 2022 07:53pm

Iran says it has developed hypersonic missile

“This hypersonic ballistic missile was developed to counter air defence shields,” says General Amirali Hajizadeh.

Published 10 Nov, 2022 07:14pm

Gunmen kill at least 15 in attack on Shia shrine in Iran: state news agency

The attackers were in a car and shot at pilgrims and staff at the entrance to the shrine of Shah Cheragh; police arrests two of the three "terrorists".

Updated 26 Oct, 2022 10:37pm

Women’s rights group calls on FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup

In a letter to FIFA, Open Stadiums says Iranian FA is an "accomplice of the crimes of the regime".

Published 01 Oct, 2022 06:26am

Mahsa Amini’s family files complaint in Iran over her arrest

It was filed “against the perpetrators of their daughter’s arrest” and the police who spoke with; Spain summons Iranian ambassador over protests crackdown.

Published 28 Sep, 2022 07:19pm

Iranians take to streets for 12th night of women-led protests

Officials say around 60 people killed since Mahsa Amini's death; at least 20 journalists have been arrested.

Updated 28 Sep, 2022 09:07am

Tensions soar as Iraq gears up for rival protests near occupied parliament

Sadr's supporters say protests "not directed against any particular group".

Published 01 Aug, 2022 07:55pm

Biden heads to Saudi Arabia amid tension on oil, Khashoggi killing

Biden will hold meetings with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Updated 15 Jul, 2022 06:07pm

Egypt hosts UAE, Israeli leaders for historic summit

It was the first summit of its kind, and signalled “a new doctrine” of regional diplomacy championed by the UAE, analyst says.

Updated 23 Mar, 2022 10:03am

Sabotage at nuclear site thwarted, says Iran

Iran accuses Israel of carrying out several attacks on facilities linked to its nuclear programme.

Updated 15 Mar, 2022 10:20am