Saudi Arabia

Ya'alon taken to task by Saudi prince at Munich Conference

Israeli Defense Minister and former Saudi intelligence chief argue over Israel's alleged contacts with Gulf states.

Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia against Syria invasion

Senior Iranian army commander responds to Saudi, Turkish threats to intervene with threats of his own, as major confrontation looms.

Turkey eyes Syria ground invasion with Saudis

Turkish FM says ground operation may be imminent, Assad vows to 'confront' them. Russia's warning of 'new world war' coming true?

Russian PM: Foreign offensive in Syria could spark 'world war'

After Saudis say their decision to deploy troops in Syria is 'final,' Medvedev issues a dire warning.

Saudi decision to send troops to Syria 'final'

Riyadh is 'ready' and will fight with its U.S.-led coalition allies to defeat ISIS. Islamic Military Alliance is forming.

Are Saudi Arabia and Turkey about to invade Syria?

As Saudi and Turkish-backed rebels face an impending rout by Russian-backed regime forces, Riyadh and Ankara consider deploying troops.

Americans among those arrested in Saudi terror crackdown

Saudi authorities arrest 33 suspected terrorists, including nine American citizens, says local newspaper.

Iran arrests 100 suspects in attack on Saudi embassy

Iran's judiciary says around 100 suspects were arrested over attack on Saudi Arabia's embassy in Tehran.

Iraq summons Saudi envoy over 'meddling'

The tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia is spilling over into relations between Iraq and the Saudis, just as these were improving.

'Uneasy' Kerry in Riyadh to assure gulf allies over Iran

US Secretary of State meets Saudi King, Crown Prince, in an effort to reassure Sunni Arab allies following warming of ties with Iran.

Saudi grand mufti bans chess, says it's a 'waste of time'

Saudi Arabia's grand mufti issues a fatwa forbidding chess, claims the game encourages gambling.

Saudis not ruling out nuclear bomb in response to Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister says his country will do whatever it needs to protect its people if Iran develops a nuclear bomb.

Iranian official: Saudi Arabia serving the 'Zionists'

Iran's Judiciary Chief blasts Saudi Arabia over recent tensions, claims it works to help the Americans and Israel.

A Saudi-to-Haifa, Israel oil pipeline can save the world

Saudi soccer teams fear for their lives in Iran

Due to fear of death, Saudi soccer teams are demanding that matches against Iranian teams be switched to a neutral country or dropped.

Iranian FM: Saudis trying to drag the whole region to war

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, levels accusations at rival Saudi Arabia in New York Times op-ed.

Saudis behead 50 in first ten days of 2016

Saudi Arabia executes Ethiopian woman on questionable charges, but UN Human Rights Council chair already falling short of its 2015 record.

Domestic and regional implications of escalated Saudi-Iran conflict

Iran claims Saudi Arabia deliberately bombed embassy in Yemen

Saudi Arabia accused of deliberately bombing Iranian Embassy in Yemen, but no damage visible on site.

UN envoy meets with Syrian opposition in Saudi Arabia

UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, meets with diplomats, Syrian opposition in Riyadh.

Kuwait, too, recalls its Iran ambassador

Gulf kingdom joins Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Sudan in breaking ties with Iran as Sunni-Shi'ite rift expands.

Saudi Arabia says all those executed received a fair trial

Saudi Arabia's mission to the UN defends the execution of 47 men, including Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr which angered Iran.

Iran expresses 'regret' over attacks on Saudi missions

Iran says it will spare no effort in arresting violent rioters who attacked Saudi missions in Tehran and Mashad.

After Saudi Arabia, Bahrain cuts ties with Iran

A day after the Saudis cut ties with Iran, Bahrain, too, gave Iranian envoys 48 hours to leave the kingdom.

Clinton: The Saudis are not immune from criticism

Democratic presidential candidate says Saudi Arabia's executions on the weekend raise some "serious questions".

Iran blames America, Britain and 'Zionists' for Nimr execution

Iranian commander claims that United States, Britain and Israel are responsible for Saudi Arabia executing Nimr al-Nimr.

Saudi Arabia gives Iranian diplomats 48 hours to leave

Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after its embassy in Tehran was attacked by protesters.

Khamenei: Hand of God will take vengeance

In an open threat to Saudi Arabia, Iranian Supreme leader responds to execution of prominent Shiite cleric.

State Department: Saudi Arabia execution may worsen tensions

United States expresses concern after Saudi Arabia executes prominent Shiite cleric, triggering condemnation and protests.

Iran: Angry Protesters torch Saudi embassy

Angry Iranian protesters storm Saudi Arabia's embassy in Tehran in protest over the execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr.

Saudi execution of Shi'ite cleric sparks outrage

Iran: 'Saudi government will pay a high price for following these policies.'

Saudi Grand Mufti says ISIS are 'Israeli soldiers'

Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh calls ISIS threats against Israel a 'lie,' claiming the jihadists are 'part of the Israeli soldiers.'

Rouhani: Syria's destruction pleases only Israel

Iranian President accuses Saudi Arabia of promoting poverty and terrorism in the Middle East.

Saudi King blames Assad for the rise of ISIS

Saudi King Salman says Syrian President aided the rise of the Islamic State group.

Iran's growing clout spurs Saudi action on Syria

Wary of an emboldened, aggressive Iran, Middle East's leading Sunni Arab power taking matters into its own hands in Syria.

Saudi official: Arab culture 'immersed in hatred'

Member of Saudi Arabian legislative council calls on Arab world to take responsibility for violent and xenophobic culture.

Saudi Arabia launches Islamic 'anti-terror' coalition

Saudi Arabia forms 34-state Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism. Iran not included in initiative.

20 women elected in landmark Saudi poll

Saudi voters elect 20 women for local government seats in the first election in which women were allowed to participate.

Women win in Saudi Arabia municipal council elections

Historic day for Saudi women following the country's first-ever elections open to female voters and candidates.

Trump and Saudi prince engage in Twitter war

Saudi prince tweets that Trump is a disgrace over call to ban Muslim entry to the Unites States. Trump fires back.

The war between the coalitions

Imprisoned Saudi blogger starts hunger strike

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was convicted of insulting Islam, has been on a hunger strike since Tuesday.

Why aren't the Arabs fighting ISIS?

Experts discuss why Arab coalition states dropping out as West picks up speed - internal Islamic war with Iran at the center of things.

Saudi Arabia confirms California shooter visited the country

Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Washington confirmed that Syed Farook visited the country in the summer of 2014.

Saudi royalty showers $1.3 million in gifts on Obamas

Saudi royal family leads private gifts to Obama family in 2014, giving Michelle expensive jewelry and Barack a floor-length cape.

Saudi Arabia blacklists 12 Hezbollah members

Saudi Arabia widens its sanctions against Hezbollah, which fights Saudi-backed rebels in Syria.

Saudi women begin first-ever election campaign

Saudi women join the historic election campaign in a tentative step to forward women’s rights.

Saudi Arabia threatens Twitter user with lawsuit

Saudi Arabia threatens to sue Twitter user who said a death sentence handed down to a poet was 'ISIS-like'.

UN condemns Syria for human rights violations

UN committee condemns human rights violations in Syria, in a resolution presented by Saudi Arabia - whose own track record is questionable.

Saudi Arabia wants UN to condemn Russia for Syria involvement

Saudi Arabia submits resolution to condemn Iranian and Russian intervention in Syria.

Saudis refuse soccer match with Palestinians in Judea-Samaria

Saudis cite security concerns to FIFA, but Riyadh really fears playing near Ramallah would mean recognizing 'Israeli occupation.'

The Russian Bear has joined the cardgame in the Middle East

Jailed Saudi blogger wins EU human rights prize

Raif Badawi, imprisoned in 2012 for 'insulting Islam,' awarded European Parliament's prestigious Sakharov Prize.

UNHRC member Saudi Arabia to execute pro-democracy cleric

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court rejects appeal against the death sentence for Shiite cleric who called for pro-democracy protests.

John Kerry looks to Arab countries for help with Syria crisis

US Secretary of State talks with Arab leaders to find new ideas to end Syrian civil war.

Saudi Arabia Tells Iran to Stop 'Meddling' in the Region

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister warns his country is ready to respond if Iran continues to meddle in the affairs of the kingdom's neighbors.

Iran Claims Houthis Destroy Saudi or Egyptian Warship Off Yemen

If true, claim suggests pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen have their hands on sophisticated anti-ship missiles, presenting a game-changing threat.

Putin Discusses Syria with Saudi Defense Minister

Russian President meets Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince to discuss the possibility of a political solution in Syria.

​Putin/Iran Will Rape Sunni Oil Riches as Stalin/Hitler Raped Poland

Jailed Saudi Blogger Wins Free-Speech Prize

Raif Badawi, who was accused of insulting Islam, awarded the PEN Pinter Prize.