A Bahraini Shia leader says the ruling Al Khalifa regime has officially declared a war on the Shia faith by expelling the representative of Iraq-based Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
The Iranian mission at the UN lashed out at the US officials for their critical remarks against Tehranˈs election to the United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), saying the US allegations are unfounded and baseless.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has marked the 34th anniversary of a failed US military operation on Iranian soil that was launched in an attempt to release former US embassy staff held in Tehran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Isfahan governor general and Emirati economic high-ranking delegation discussed expansion of ties between the province and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has approved a new law that the opposition claims would strengthen the administration’s powers and establish a police state in the country.
Tehran’s Interim Friday Prayer Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami condemned the US’ interference in Ukraine’s internal affairs, saying that the issue has taken the country to brink of war.
Head of Baqer Al-Olooum religious seminary in Raz Va Jargalan said the main duty should be shouldered by the Islamic clerics including Shias and Sunnis is laying the ground for promoting unity and rapprochement in the Islamic World.