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Saudi Arabia, France push for diplomatic Iran deal

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Riyadh and Paris issued a joint statement urging a diplomatic agreement that would guarantee the peaceful nature of Tehran's nuclear programme and avoid any escalation in the region.

Yemen targets Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu port in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Yemeni military has targeted a Saudi oil tanker off the coast of the key Red Sea oil port of Yanbu as part of a maritime campaign in retaliation for the Riyadh’s aggression and all-out blockade against Sana'a.

Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck off Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Iraq proposes joint security council with Iran and Saudi Arab

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iraq has proposed establishing a unified security coordination council with Iran and Saudi Arabia to rebuild trust between the regional states.

Saudi Arabia strikes northern Yemen villages

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Saudi forces shelled villages in the Razih district of Saada province in northern Yemen on Monday, continuing their attacks on the country, Yemeni media reported.

Yemeni army:

56 Saudi ships targeted, blocked in Bab al-Mandab

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Yemeni armed forces spokesman reported Wednesday that 56 Saudi oil vessels have been targeted or prevented from passing since the siege on Saudi ships was announced in a retalitatory move by Yemeni military.

Yemen reports drone attack on Saudi Aramco Refinery

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) –Yemeni media reported Tuesday that the country’s army targeted an Aramco oil refinery in Jizan, southwestern Saudi Arabia, with several attack drones, in a response to violating Yemeni airspace by Saudi-led coalition warplanes.

Yemen says targeted Saudi warship, setting it on fire

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The Yemeni armed forces spokesman has announced targeting and setting on fire a Saudi warship and sinking several armed boats in new operations.

Yemeni official warns Saudi Arabia of spreading war

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A senior Yemeni official has stressed that Saudi Arabia will not remain safe from the escalated tensions it has fomented in Yemen by supporting its mercenaries.

Zelensky discusses trilateral pact, drone deal with MBS

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discussed a bilateral drone agreement and global food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

Pakistan's Ishaq Dar speaks to Araghchi on Mecca agreement

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday held a phone call with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the recent Mecca agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Casualties reported as Yemen targets Saudi coalition sites

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Yemen's armed forces targeted gathering centres, ammunition depots and operations rooms of Saudi-led forces in the al-Makha region.

Iraqi Resistance group promises revenge for US-Saudi strikes

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – he leader of Iraq’s Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba Resistance group has promised retaliation for joint Saudi-US strikes last month that hit sites of the country’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), of which it is a member.

Yemen hits Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery with drone

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Yemen's Armed Forces said they hit Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery in Jizan with a drone on Sunday, describing the strike as precise and carried out in response to Saudi drone violations of Yemeni airspace.

Yemen targets Saudi military centre, warns of new equation

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Yemen's armed forces said they targeted a Saudi military gathering centre at Sah al-Jinn with a large number of missiles and drones, warning they would meet any escalation with escalation.

Iraqi Resistance 'delays' planned retaliatory strikes

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iraq's Islamic Resistance said on Friday it had postponed a planned retaliatory strike at the request of senior Shia leader Hadi al-Ameri, while insisting the delay would not alter its determination to retaliate.

Yemeni attacks leave dozens of Saudi-backed mercenaries dead

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a wide-ranging operation targeting military positions, including command centers, held by Saudi-backed mercenaries across the country.

Yemen strikes Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Yemen's Armed Forces announced on Wednesday they had targeted the Saudi oil tanker Wafa off Yanbu in the northern Red Sea with several ballistic missiles.

Riyadh stresses need to reduce tension with Iran via dialogue

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Saudi ministers have emphasized the need to reduce tensions with the Islamic Republic of Iran through dialogue in their meeting with the crown price of the country.

Radar hit cripples Saudi airport amid Yemeni retaliation

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Yemeni Armed Forces have successfully knocked out the central radar system at a Saudi border airport, according to a report.

Yemen attacks Saudi Arabia's airport in Najran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Yemen's armed forces said they attacked a sensitive Saudi target at Najran airport with a drone on Tuesday, in retaliation for Saudi breaches of Yemeni airspace over Saada and Hajjah.

6 Saudi tankers divert via southern Africa for fear of Yemen

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Six Saudi-flagged supertankers have altered their routes and are now sailing around southern Africa instead of passing through the Red Sea, tracking website reported.

5.2 magnitude quake strikes Suez, felt in 7 countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck northwest of Suez, Egypt, early Monday, with tremors felt across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Araghchi holds talks with Saudi FM, Pakistan army chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday held his second round of phone talks in 24 hours with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister and Pakistan's army chief.

Yahya Saree:

Yemen forces 8 Saudi oil tankers to change course

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Eight Saudi oil tankers were compelled to change course to the Cape of Good Hope, Yemen's military spokesman said.

Iraqi president denounces deadly US-Saudi aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has categorically denounced joint Saudi-US strikes on positions of Popular Mobilization Forces (PMU) as a flagrant violation of Iraqi sovereignty.

Iraqi resistance group calls for expelling Saudi ambassador

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The Iraqi resistance movement Saraya Awliya al-Dam has demanded cutting immediate diplomatic and economic retaliation with Saudi Arabia after aggression on Popular Mobilization Forces bases.

4 IRGC Quds Force servicemen martyred in US strike in Iraq

ISFAHAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Four members of IRGC Quds Force who were in charge of the security of Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq were martyred in the last night US strikes in the Diyala governorate.