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Russia Establishes Seaborne Lifeline for Syrian Allies

Tue Sep 29, 2015 18:33:00

US officials and military and rebel sources inside Syria say the Russian military has been increasing its presence in Assad-controlled areas. Washington has suggested that Russia may be preparing an airfield near the port city of Latakia, a stronghold of Assad, just north of Tartous.

Mina Disaster Due to Saudi Mismanagement, Inefficiency: President Rouhani

Tue Sep 29, 2015 18:22:05

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the tragedy in Hajj rituals this year happened because of the inefficiency and mismanagement of the Saudi government.

Syrian Army Kills 30 Nusra Front Militants around Aleppo

Tue Sep 29, 2015 18:03:39

At least 30 al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front militants have been killed in a series of mop-up operations by the Syrian army across the country’s embattled northwestern province of Aleppo.

Iran, Persian Gulf States Must Normalize Ties: Qatar’s FM

Tue Sep 29, 2015 17:31:11

Qatar's foreign minister said the time has now come for Iran and Persian Gulf States to hold “serious dialogue” and normalize ties.

UN: Over 130 Killed in Saudi Attacks on Yemeni Wedding

Tue Sep 29, 2015 16:58:42

The United Nations has confirmed that over 130 people were killed in a suspected Saudi airstrike on a wedding ceremony in Yemen.

Iran’s President Rouhani Backs Home for Hajj Victims’ Funeral

Tue Sep 29, 2015 16:43:53

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Tehran on Tuesday from his New York visit where he took part in the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Saudi’s Health Ministry: Mina Disaster Death Toll Hits 4173

Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:25:29

According to Saudi Arabia’s Deputy of Minister of Health, Mina disaster death toll hits 4173, Al-Alam News Network reports.

President Rouhani: Iran-Russia Cooperation Vital for Mideast Peace

Tue Sep 29, 2015 14:22:30

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the “strategic” impact of partnership between Iran and Russia on peace and security across the region.

Iran’s Health Minister in Mecca to Address Pilgrims’ Problems after Mina Tragedy

Tue Sep 29, 2015 14:02:07

Iranian Health Minister Seyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi has arrived in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to deal with the problems facing Iranian Hajj pilgrims and help determine the fates of missing nationals after deadly crush in Mina, near Mecca.

Bodies of Iranian Pilgrims Died in Mina Crush to be Repatriated Tuesday, Rouhani Joins

Tue Sep 29, 2015 13:49:45

The first convoy of the bodies of Iranian Hajj pilgrims who fell victim to a recent deadly crush in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, will arrive in the capital Tehran on Tuesday.

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