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Iran: 10 US sailors detained by revolutionary guard released after Persian Gulf incursion
Officials in both the US and Iran have worked speedily to head off a serious international incident.
Kuwait: Court sentences 2 to death over spying for Iran and plotting attacks with Hezbollah
The harsh sentencing comes amid deepening crisis between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Pakistan army pledges strong response if Saudi Arabia threatened but PM treads cautiously
Saudi Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman visits Pakistan holding separate talks with army chief and PM.
Arab League backs Saudi Arabia and condemns Iran over Tehran embassy attack
A statement was issued after the meeting took place in Cairo.
Oil prices expected to fall to $25 a barrel as Iran set to boost production
Iran is gearing up to increase production following lifting of sanctions.
How I was mistaken for Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - and why it breaks my heart
The ideals of the Arab Spring is the only response to Daesh savagery, says Iyad el-Baghdadi
Market turmoil: Saudi Arabia suffers but rock bottom oil is lesser of two evils
Riyadh will not halt record production at risk of aiding Iran and US shale.
Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of missile strike on its embassy in Yemen
Alleged strike comes amid escalating tensions between regional opponents.
Saudi Arabia defends 'foolproof' legal system after Nimr al-Nimr execution row
Former Saudi high court judge tells state media that 13 judges consider each case.
Iran's criticism of Saudi Arabia's executions is outrageous hypocrisy
Both are ruthless clerical tyrannies that systematically abuse the human rights of minorities.
Brent crude oil price hits 11-year low as tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran intensifies
Geopolitical tension in the Middle East and concerns over China drag price sharply down.
Iran unveils new underground missile depot containing Emad precision-guided weapons
State media show Emad precision-guided missiles which will rile the United States.
Yemen: Home for the blind bombed as Saudi-led airstrikes intensify against Houthi forces
The conflict between Houthi fighters and the coalition has re-intensified after a short ceasefire ended on 2 January.
Siddhartha Dhar: 'New Jihadi John' rails against Western media and Shia Islam in YouTube rant
Exclusive: Before travelling to Syria, Dhar posted a video message attacking Iran and the media.
Iran-Saudi Arabia row: Kuwait recalls ambassador as dispute over execution of Shia cleric intensifies
Decision is protest against attack on Saudi embassy in Tehran, said Kuwaiti foreign ministry.
Nimr al-Nimr: Britain and the US must condemn 'reckless' Saudi Arabia over cleric's execution
Saudi Arabia is willingly inflaming sectarian tensions in the Middle East, says our columnist.
Saudi Arabia UN envoy urges Iran to mend ties
Saudi Arabia said it would restore ties with Iran when it stopped meddling in its affairs.
Saudi Arabia says row with Iran will not harm the peace process in Syria and Yemen
The Kingdom's envoy to the UN said Saudi Arabia will 'attend the next Syria talks'.
Saudi Arabia cuts trade and air links with Iran
A Tehran lawmaker said Riyadh's action could affect Iranians' annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Iran vs Saudi Arabia: The Middle East cold war explained
IBTimes UK explains why tensions are rising between Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: Government websites knocked offline by Anonymous hackers in revenge for executions
Anonymous takes credit for crashing sites, while Iran claims cyberattack was response to execution of Shia cleric.
Iran-Saudi Arabia row: Syria and Yemen could prove the biggest victims in the Middle East Cold War
Riyadh and Tehran will continue to settle scores in brutal regional conflicts.
Bahrain and Sudan follow Saudi Arabia in cutting diplomatic ties with Iran
Saudi's Sunni allies join in expelling Iranian diplomatic staff.
Gulf Council and Arab League rally behind Saudi Arabia over Iran spat
Regional powers said they are rallying behind the fight against 'terrorism'.
British Foreign Office 'expresses disappointment' at mass Saudi Arabia executions
Criticism was not delivered by David Cameron, but by a Foreign Office minister Tobias Ellwood.
Iran says US is trying to arrange swap deal for Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian
The 39-year-old was convicted by an Iranian court of spy charges in October but his fate remains undecided.
Saudi Arabia severs diplomatic ties with Iran amid spike in Middle East tension
The Kingdom's foreign minister says Iran's diplomatic staff has 48 hours to leave the country.
David Cameron silent as calls grow for UK to condemn Saudi Arabia executions
UK prime minister has yet to comment on the execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr on New Year's Day.
Tehran street where Saudi Arabia embassy sits could be renamed 'Sheik Nimr' after executed Shia cleric
Tehran City Council to discuss renaming the embassy's street after 'martyred' Shia cleric
Saudi Arabia executions threaten Middle East as diplomatic row ensues between Riyadh and Tehran
Saudi Arabia and Iran summon each others' envoys as global powers fear this could escalate further.