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Bahrain Busts Cell for Collaborating with Iran

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
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Bahrain Busts Cell for Collaborating with Iran

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)

Bahrain announced on Monday the arrest of a several individuals for collaborating with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps.

The Public Prosecution said they were found to have been involved with Iranian intelligence and the IRGC.

They were tasked by foreign parties to monitor vital installations inside the kingdom and collecting detailed information about them that they relayed to the parties so that they can be targeted in attacks.

They were also tasked with taking photos of the site of the attacks.

The detainees indeed carried out these tasks, said the Public Prosecution following their interrogation.

On the ground, Bahrain’s defenses intercepted and downed two drones in the past 24 hours.

Bahrain has destroyed 188 rockets and 468 drones since the eruption of the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Saudi, Austrian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Austrian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Tuesday his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger.

They reviewed relations between their countries and discussed the latest developments in the region and their serious repercussions for security and stability.

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Minister’s Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyards

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)
The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Minister’s Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyards

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)
The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday an Israeli minister’s storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard in Jerusalem.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom “categorically rejects Israel's ongoing violations of international law, its disrespect for the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, and its provocation of Muslims worldwide.”

It stressed the need for the international community “to fulfill its responsibility to stop all Israeli violations and transgressions against the Palestinian people, as well as against the holy and historical sites in occupied Palestine.”

It urged “respect for the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and accountability from Israel for its repeated and egregious actions.”

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Saudi FM Meets Jordanian Counterpart, Holds Phone Talks with Peruvian Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Meets Jordanian Counterpart, Holds Phone Talks with Peruvian Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Monday met in Riyadh with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, and held phone talks with his Peruvian counterpart Hugo de Zela, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During his meeting with Safadi, the two officials reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation across all sectors, in line with the directives of their countries’ leaderships.

They also discussed the latest regional developments, underscoring their solidarity in confronting Iranian aggression against their countries and several other Arab states, and rejecting what they described as a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness.

They affirmed their support for all measures aimed at safeguarding the sovereignty and security of states, in accordance with international law and conventions.

The meeting also addressed developments in Syria and Palestine. The two sides stressed the need to halt Israeli violations, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and support efforts to promote security, stability, and de-escalation across the region.

The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Manal Radwan.

During his phone call with Zela, the two officials discussed bilateral relations and discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to address them.