Two Commanders among 8 Saudis Killed in Yemen’s Attack on Asir
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The forces of the Yemeni army and popular committees, in a retaliatory attack against the Riyadh-led coalition in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern region of Asir, killed eight members of the Saudi military, including two senior commanders, local reports said on Sunday.
Gazan Dies of Wounds from Border Protest: Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Palestinian man shot by Israeli forces two days ago during clashes on the Gaza border died of his wounds early Sunday, the health ministry in the Gaza Strip said.
Tunisian Clerics Urge Boycott of Hajj Pilgrimage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Union of Tunisian Imams called on the Grand Mufti of the North African country to issue a fatwa (religious order) preventing Tunisians from going on Hajj pilgrimage later this year, saying the Saudi regime is using the Hajj revenues to pay for its wars on other Muslim nations.
Iraq Bombs Meeting of Daesh Ringleaders in Syria, 45 Dead: Military
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq has launched an air attack on a gathering of Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) leaders inside neighboring Syria, killing 45 members of the terror group, its military said.
Syria Army Retakes 2 Areas in Dara'a
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian forces managed to liberate two areas in the eastern countryside of Dara’a province, a report said.
Iraqi PM Abadi, Sadr Announce Political Alliance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Saturday their political blocs would enter into an alliance, bringing Iraq one step closer to forming a new government.
Protesters Play Sounds of Crying Kids outside US Homeland Secretary’s House (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Protesters gathered outside US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s townhouse Friday morning, playing audio of detained migrant children and chanting “Free the kids!”
Hudaydah Still under Yemeni Forces’ Control: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The deputy spokesman for Yemen’s army rejected media reports about the capture of the western port city of Hudaydah by the Saudi-led coalition and its mercenaries and said the city is under full control of the Yemeni troops.
American Analyst Calls Trump’s Advisers ‘War-Loving Psychopaths’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political commentator deplored the US government’s propaganda campaigns against Iran and North Korea as “xenophobic” and said President Donald Trump’s advisers are “all war-loving psychopaths”.
Syrian Forces Making Gains in Badiya Region
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian forces continued to make gains in their military campaign against Daesh terrorists in the Badiya region, inflicting losses on them.
Yemen Army Launches Major Attack on Militants in Hudaydah, Destroys 11 Vehicles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni army troops and popular forces launched a major attack against Saudi-backed militants and UAE forces in the western port city of Hudaydah, managing to destroy 11 vehicles belonging to them.
Hudaydah Airport Still under Control of Ansarullah Forces: Yemeni Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Yemen's army spokesman Brigadier General Sharaf Luqman dismissed reports that Saudi-backed militants and UAE forces had seized Hudaydah airport, stressing that Houthi forces are still in control of the facility in the western port city.
Erdogan Says to Slash Number of Ministries, Speed Up Decisions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will cut the number of ministries sharply to 16 and speed up decision-making in the next government if he wins an election on Sunday which will herald a transition to an executive presidency.
Yemeni Army in Full Control of Hudaydah Airport: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Yemeni army said the international airport of the western port city of al-Hudaydah, which has come under massive attacks by the Saudi-led coalition and its mercenaries, is under the full control of the Yemeni forces.
US-North Korea Talks to End in Washington’s Betrayal like JCPOA: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior political analyst from the US state of Illinois expressed pessimism about the future of a recent deal between Washington and Pyongyang, saying that its fate would be similar to Iran’s nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Israel Arrests 22 Palestinians in West Bank Raids
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli forces detained 22 Palestinians in overnight raids carried out across the occupied West Bank, the Israeli military announced on Wednesday.
Rockets Fired Out of Gaza in Retaliation for Israel Strikes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli jets struck 25 targets in the Gaza Strip and the Hamas resistance group launched rockets and mortar shells at Israeli territory in retaliation on Wednesday, a report said.
Terrorism Concerns Grow as Saudis Plan Air Corridor to Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While Saudi Arabia is going to open an air corridor to Afghanistan newt week, concerns have risen that the air route would be used as an easy way to relocate Saudi-backed terrorists from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan.
