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Iran was fully ready for Hajj this year, official says

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The deputy chairman of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said Monday that Iran was fully prepared for this year's Hajj Pilgrimage by taking necessary measures to ensure safety of its pilgrims.

Yemeni army attacks Saudi Abha airport with drones

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Yemeni army used the Qasef K2 drones to target Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, according to the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces on Monday.

Iran beats Saudi Arabia in FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran national basketball team defeated Saudi Arabia 70-64 in Group E of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers on Monday.

Sana’a to Riyadh:

Yemen ready to manage this year’s Hajj ritual for free

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Head of Supreme Revolutionary Committee of Yemen Mohammed Ali al-Houthi said that his country is ready to manage 2021 Hajj rites and rituals for free.

Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia decision on this year's Hajj

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Seyyed Abdol-​Fattah Navab, the representative of the Leader in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs criticized Saudi Arabia's decision to cancel this year's Hajj Pilgrimage for pilgrims from other countries.

US continuing intel. coop. with Saudi coalition in Yemen

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Two US companies have signed an agreement with the Saudi government to help the aggressors analyze intelligence data in the war against Yemen.

S Arabia to limit Hajj this year to citizens, residents

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia said it will limit registration for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to 60,000 citizens and residents of the Kingdom in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Riyadh makes new accusations against Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Repeating his country's repeated claims against Tehran, Saudi Arabia's representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency made new accusations against Iran's nuclear program.

Saudis still bombing Yemen using American drones: Al-Houthi

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA)– In a reaction to recent report of the United States on latest developments in Yemen, Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee Chief Mohammed Ali al-Houthi said that Saudi Arabia is continuing to bomb Yemen using American drones.

Europeans refuse to hold official meeting with MBS

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A Western diplomatic source has revealed that European leaders have refused to meet with Mohammed bin Salman because of his black record of human rights violation.

UAE envoy summoned to Italian Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – On Tuesday, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio requested to summon the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the ministry in Rome over the Boeing 767 overflight ban.

Raab, Saudi officials discuss regional issues, including Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is meeting with Saudi officials in Saudi Arabia, announced his meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and talks on Iran.

Official urges S Arabia to clarify ability in holding Hajj

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Chief called on Saudi Arabia to clarify the ability of the Arab country in line with planning to hold this year’s Hajj rites and rituals due to the outbreak of COVID global pandemic.

Saudi Arabia holding joint air drill with some Arab states

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The joint Saudi air drill began with the participation of several Arab countries at Prince Sultan Air Base in central Saudi Arabia.

Saudi coalition violates ceasefire 79 times in Al Hudaydah

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – According to a Yemeni military source, in the past 24 hours, Saudi coalition aggression has violated the ceasefire agreement 79 times in the Al Hudaydah region.

Yemeni forces stage another drone strike against Saudi base

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The Yemeni armed forces have once again confirmed reports that they have targeted King Khalid Air Base with drones.

FM:

Saudi Arabia collaborating with Kuwait, US against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Saudi FM Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said his country is in collaboration with Kuwait and the US on regional issues and against Iran.

High-ranking Iraqi security delegation visits Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported the visit of a high-ranking Iraqi security delegation to Saudi Arabia.

Yemen targets Malik Khalid Air Base again

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces informed that Malik Khalid Air Base has been targeted again.

Over 80 Saudis killed, captured in Yemeni attack on Jizan

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – More than 80 Saudi forces were killed and wounded and dozens more were captured in a successful Yemeni army operation in Jizan, southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Yemeni army takes control of dozens positions in SA (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Following a successful operation, the Yemeni army and popular committees have taken control of dozens of positions in southern Saudi Arabia.

Three Yemeni teenagers killed in S Arabia artillery attack

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Three Yemeni teenagers were killed in an artillery attack by Saudi Arabia on border town of Manbeh in Yemen’s Sa’dah Governorate.

Syrian minister arrives in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Syrian Tourism Minister Mohammed Rami Martini arrived in Riyadh to attend the 47th UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East and the Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meeting, and some other tourism events.

S Arabia sets conditions for this year’s Hajj rites, rituals

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Saudi Arabian authorities expounded terms and conditions on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in the current year in 2021, stating that Hajj pilgrimage would be performed by fully observing of health protocols and guidelines.

Israeli flight to Dubai fails to get Saudi airspace permit

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Israeli regime's media said Tuesday that Saudi Arabia has closed its airspace to flights from occupying regime of Israel.

Khatibzadeh:

Access beyond safeguards not to be given to IAEA

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that if the previous agreement between Iran and the IAEA is extended, the IAEA will not be granted access beyond safeguards.

Houthi warns to intensify attacks if Saudi siege continues

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Mohammed Ali al-Houthi a member of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen warned the Saudi-led coalition of intensifying attacks in case of continuation of its attacks against Yemen and siege of this country.

Security incident occurs in Masjid al-Haram, suspect arrested

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) -- The media reported a security incident happened at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque of Mecca) and arrest of a suspect on Fri.

Yemeni army shoots down Saudi spy drone in Najran

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Yemeni army and Popular Committees intercepted and shot down a reconnaissance UAV over Najran in Saudi Arabia belonging to the Saudi-led coalition with a surface-to-air missile on Thursday.