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World ShiaIran and Oman foreign ministers discuss regional developments including Yemen
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi held a phone call early Wednesday to discuss regional developments, including Yemen, and ways to achieve peace and stability.
World ShiaYemeni official calls Saudi strike on Sanaa oil company a war crime
Yemeni government spokesman Omar al-Bukhaiti said the Saudi airstrike on the Yemeni Oil Company in Sanaa was a blatant war crime, noting the targeted facilities were empty and oil supplies remain stable. Yemen's armed forces warned of evacuations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, an Aramco refinery, and oil facilities in Dhahran.
World ShiaIran and Egypt foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional developments in phone call
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, including the situation in Yemen and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
World ShiaYemeni forces say they downed Saudi reconnaissance drone over Saada
Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the military detected and targeted an armed Wing Loong II drone belonging to the Royal Saudi Air Force. He also said a ballistic missile strike hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and warned airlines against flying to Saudi airports.
World ShiaSaudi fighter jets strike targets in Yemen's Saada province
Saudi fighter jets bombed Marran District in Saada province and a communication network in the Al-Ghamr border area. Yemen's Health Ministry reported 385 killed and wounded since September 3, including five dead in an attack on a girls' school and medical center in Taiz.
World ShiaAzerbaijan police officer blocks hijab-wearing girls from entering school
A video shows a police officer preventing girls wearing hijab from entering a school in Azerbaijan, where a headscarf ban is enforced in public schools.
World ShiaAraghchi and Fuad Hussein discuss regional developments including Yemen
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, including the situation in Yemen.
World ShiaYemeni Military Reports 119 Saudi Airstrikes and Missile Attacks in 24 Hours
Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman Yahya Saree said Saudi airstrikes and missile attacks hit civilian areas in Sanaa and several provinces over the past 24 hours, causing casualties including women and children. The total number of attacks since the conflict's escalation has reached 2,177.
World ShiaRiyadh airport closure extended after Yemeni strikes kill 14
Saudi Arabia extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport after attacks killed 13 people on Saturday and one on Sunday. The airport cancelled 99.7% of flights on Sunday, and airlines across Europe and Asia suspended services.
World ShiaIran Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Travels to Baku for Official Talks
Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Baku to hold high-level talks with Azerbaijani officials aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. He is accompanied by a delegation including disaster management and provincial officials.
World ShiaYemeni army attack on Riyadh airport kills one Pakistani, injures 11
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said a Yemeni army attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 others. A previous attack on Saturday killed 12 people and injured 309.
World ShiaIran Offers to Facilitate Dialogue Between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, FM Says
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan in a phone call that Iran is ready to assist in starting dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen and achieving a political solution.
World ShiaYemeni Armed Forces Advance to Within 7 Kilometers of Taiz, Saudi Coalition Reports Airport Attack
Yemeni armed forces have advanced to approximately 7 kilometers from Taiz city, according to reports cited by Al-Mayadeen. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed a projectile hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing a fire.
World ShiaSaudi fighter jets strike school in Taiz, Yemen, third such attack
Saudi warplanes targeted Al-Rawd School in Al-Hazah area of Taiz Governorate, destroying it completely. Yemen's National Human Rights Institution condemned the attack, noting over 2,775 educational facilities hit in 12 years.
World ShiaRiyadh airport closure extended after Ansarullah attack
Saudi authorities have extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until 21:00 GMT on Sunday, according to a Notice to Air Missions. The extension follows an attack attributed to Ansarullah, with no official statement from Saudi officials yet.
World ShiaSaudi strikes reported in Yemen's Saada province
Yemen's Saba news agency reported six Saudi strikes on the Majz district of Saada province in northern Yemen. No casualty figures were immediately available.
World ShiaExplosion reported at Riyadh airport; no damage or injuries confirmed
An explosion was reported at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries and no official statement issued. Flights were cancelled and some regional airlines halted services there.
World ShiaMehr News Analysis Describes Knowledge-Based Leadership of Iran's Supreme Leader
A Mehr News analysis outlines the leadership approach of Iran's Supreme Leader, emphasizing interdisciplinary knowledge, strategic foresight, and a balance between technical expertise and human understanding.
World ShiaVideo shows students turned away from Baku schools over hijab ban
A video circulating online shows female students in Azerbaijan being turned away from school for wearing the hijab, amid enforcement of a headscarf ban in public schools.
World ShiaAraghchi meets Russian and Azerbaijani counterparts in Turkmenistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Russian and Azerbaijani counterparts on the sidelines of a CIS meeting in Turkmenistan.
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Multiple explosions reported in Riyadh, cause and casualties unknown
Agence France-Presse reported multiple explosions in Riyadh about an hour ago. No details have been released on targets, the nature of the explosions, or possible casualties.
World ShiaYemen's armed forces say they downed Saudi-operated Turkish-made drone over Taiz
Yemen's armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree said a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci drone belonging to Saudi Arabia was downed over Taiz province while on a mission.
World ShiaSaudi Arabia confirms Ansarullah strikes on Riyadh and Abha airports
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority confirmed Ansarullah attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and facilities at Abha airport, reporting three deaths and 36 wounded across the two incidents.
World ShiaYemen's Armed Forces Say They Struck Riyadh Airport with Ballistic Missile
Yemen's armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree said a ballistic missile hit King Khalid airport in Riyadh and a Saudi aircraft was downed over Taiz. He warned international airlines against flying in Saudi airspace.