The Potential Losers In The Iran-Saudi Arabia Feud
The bitter rivalry may be more bad news for the long-suffering people of Syria. Also, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has come off looking ineffectual.
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Kuwait Recalls Ambassador From Iran Over Saudi Rift
Kuwait also summoned Iran's ambassador Tuesday to give him a note of protest over the failure to protect Saudi Arabia's diplomatic missions.
Who Was The Shiite Sheikh Executed By Saudi Arabia?
The kingdom's execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, who was highly critical of the Saudi government, marks a turning point in Saudi-Iranian relations and has sent shock waves through the region.
Sudan And Bahrain Join Saudi Arabia, Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Iran
Announcing the move Monday, Bahrain said it is responding to "sinful cowardly attacks" on Saudi Arabia's embassy and a consulate in Iran.
Saudi Arabia And Iran: Here's How Their Feud Could Escalate
The Saudi-Iran rivalry has been a fundamental fault line in the Middle East for decades and complicates most every major issue in the region, from the Syrian civil war to global oil markets.
Saudi Arabia, Iran Face Off As Sectarian Tensions Escalate After Executions
A cold war in the Middle East just turned a lot hotter. Saudi Arabia, a Sunni power, and Iran, a Shiite one, have long been bitter rivals, but always maintained diplomatic relations — until now.
Saudi Arabia Severs Diplomatic Ties With Iran
Saudi Arabia's execution of Shiite cleric Sheik Nimr al-Nimr has inflamed sectarian conflict and been strongly condemned by Iran. Now the Saudis have ordered Iranian diplomats out of the country.
Iranian Protesters Arrested At Saudi Embassy In Tehran
Angry over the execution of Shiite cleric Sheik Nimr al-Nimr in Saudi Arabia, protesters gathered at the Saudi Embassy in Tehran, reports Iran's semi-official news agency. Some entered the building.
Iran Ships More Than 25,000 Pounds Of Uranium To Russia As Part Of Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry said the move was "one of the most significant steps" in fulfilling the July nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.
Hey Iran, Saudi Arabia Has Some News For You
The kingdom launched a new Farsi website this week, but how will an Iranian audience react?