Inside Story

Does Saudi Arabia have support to face Iran?

Saudi Arabia hosts summits calling for action against Iran as Riyadh accuses its rival of threatening regional order.

Middle East

Iraq's president calls on neighbours, allies for Iran's stability

Gulf and Arab leaders are in Saudi Arabia for high-level meetings over rising US-Iran tensions.

War & Conflict

Are US-Iran relations headed towards military conflict?

War of words and escalating tensions are stoking fears of military clash.

Are US-Iran relations headed towards military conflict?

Saudi Arabia

Iran rejects 'baseless' Arab summit allegations

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson denounces Saudi King Salman's accusations of Tehran meddling in the region.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king blasts Iran for 'naked aggression' in the Gulf

King Salman also presses the international community to 'use all means' to stop Tehran from regional meddling.

Middle East

Bolton to present evidence Iran was behind Gulf tanker attacks

Bolton says he could present evidence to UN 'as early as next week' that shows Tehran's involvement the attacks.

Bolton to present evidence Iran was behind Gulf tanker attacks

Opinion

US 'maximum pressure' on Iran is empowering Russia in Syria

Unable to sustain its Syrian campaign, Iran is rapidly losing ground to Russia.

Ali Bakeer

by Ali Bakeer

Ali Bakeer

Middle East

Saudi Arabia gathers Arab leaders over attacks on oil assets

Riyadh pins drone attacks on oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia and sabotage of oil tankers off UAE's coast on Iran.

Middle East

US-UAE defence deal comes into force amid Iran tension

The deal was announced after US National Security Adviser John Bolton visited the UAE amid increasing regional tensions.

US-UAE defence deal comes into force amid Iran tension

Iran

US 'warmongers' pushing for conflict with Iran: official

Deputy foreign minister warns American 'elements' trying to instigate war and Iran 'fully prepared for that scenario'.

US 'warmongers' pushing for conflict with Iran: official

Middle East

Former high-profile Iranian official admits to murdering wife

Former Tehran Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi, 67, has admitted to killing his wife over 'domestic' issues.

Former high-profile Iranian official admits to murdering wife

Iran

Tankers 'almost certainly' hit by Iran naval mines: US

Security adviser Bolton also accuses Tehran of being behind alleged attack on Saudi oil port of Yanbu on the Red Sea.

Bolton says Iranian mines likely used in UAE oil-tanker attacks

Al Jazeera World

Afghan United: Hope through Football for Refugees in Iran

Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament - with dramatic results.

Iran

Iran set for dialogue with Gulf neighbours as tensions soar

Comments by Iranian official in Qatar come as John Bolton arrives in UAE for talks on 'important security matters'.

Iran set for dialogue with Gulf neighbours as tensions soar

Middle East

Iran's foreign minister says no prospect of negotiations with US

If the US wants talks with Iran, the starting point is returning to the 2015 nuclear deal, says the foreign ministry.