UN special rapporteur voices concern about deteriorating health condition of detained Saudi Shia cleric

UN special rapporteur voices concern about deteriorating health condition of detained Saudi Shia ...

The United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders has expressed concern about the deteriorating health condition of Saudi Shia cleric and human rights activist Sheikh Mohammed Hassan al-Habib, as the Riyadh regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown on members of the religious community and pro-democracy campaigners.

Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:28

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Media reports say over dozen Shia scholars kept in detention centers in Saudi Arabia

Media reports say over dozen Shia scholars kept in detention centers in Saudi Arabia

More than a dozen Shia Muslim clerics are reportedly being kept behind bars at detention facilities in Saudi Arabia, as the Riyadh regime presses ahead with its brutal clampdown against members of the religious community in the kingdom.

Monday, December 21, 2020 07:11

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Iranian foreign minister blasts Trump’s administration for staying silent on new Saudi mass execution

Iranian foreign minister blasts Trump’s administration for staying silent on new Saudi mass ...

Iran’s foreign minister has lashed out at the administration of US President Donald Trump for staying tight-lipped on its ally Saudi Arabia’s latest mass execution of its nationals, one of whom was crucified after beheading.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:08

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Iran not to remain silent on Jerusalem al-Quds plot, says President Rouhani

Iran not to remain silent on Jerusalem al-Quds plot, says President Rouhani

Speaking at the parliament in Tehran on Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani referred to US Presidnet Donald Trump's recent controversial decision on Jerusalem al-Quds, saying the move won't go unanswered.

Sunday, December 10, 2017 06:52

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Muslims converge on Mecca for hajj

Muslims converge on Mecca for hajj

Muslims can also perform the Umrah or Lesser Pilgrimage during the rest of the year, but that is no substitute for the obligatory rituals, known as Tumattu Pilgrimage.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 04:18

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Iran welcomes enhanced ties with its neighbors

Iran welcomes enhanced ties with its neighbors

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed Qatar’s “logical and positive” decision to return its ambassador to Tehran.

Thursday, August 24, 2017 07:43

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Al-Jaafari stresses cordial ties with Iran

Al-Jaafari stresses cordial ties with Iran

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says cultural and religious commonalities between Iran and Iraq as well as their common policies on regional issues have strengthened mutual relations.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 09:19

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Nimr’s execution was an inhumane act

Nimr’s execution was an inhumane act

Iranian lawmakers say execution of Saudi Arabia’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqir al-Nimr was an inhumane act.

Tuesday, January 03, 2017 03:02

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