Kuwait Recalls Ambassador From Iran Over Saudi Rift
Kuwait also summoned Iran's ambassador Tuesday to give him a note of protest over the failure to protect Saudi Arabia's diplomatic missions.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia's Execution Of Shiite Cleric Sets Off Diplomatic War With Iran
The Shiite leader executed by Saudi Arabia was fighting for rights for the country's Shiite minority in a broad grassroots effort.
Who Was The Shiite Sheikh Executed By Saudi Arabia?
The kingdom's execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, who was highly critical of the Saudi government, marks a turning point in Saudi-Iranian relations and has sent shock waves through the region.
Bahrain, Sudan Join Saudi Arabia In Severing Ties With Iran
The execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia has set off a chain reaction around the region between the Saudis and their Shiite rivals in Iran.
Sudan And Bahrain Join Saudi Arabia, Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Iran
Announcing the move Monday, Bahrain said it is responding to "sinful cowardly attacks" on Saudi Arabia's embassy and a consulate in Iran.
Saudi Arabia And Iran: Here's How Their Feud Could Escalate
The Saudi-Iran rivalry has been a fundamental fault line in the Middle East for decades and complicates most every major issue in the region, from the Syrian civil war to global oil markets.
Sectarian Tensions Between Saudi Arabia, Iran Reach Boiling Point Over Executions
Saudi Arabia carried out 47 executions. David Greene talks to Angus McDowell of Reuters about the individuals who were put to death, the timing of the executions and reaction from the region.
Executions Escalate Tension Between Saudi Arabia And Iran
After Saudi Arabia executed 47 people on terrorism charges, protesters in Iran set fire to the Saudi embassy. Renee Montagne talks to Thomas Erdbrink, the Tehran correspondent for The New York Times.
Egypt Cracks Down On Free Facebook Service
Egypt has shut down a free Facebook service called Free Basics. The government says it's a licensing issue, but critics say the Egyptian government is stifling freedom of expression.
Saudi Arabia, Iran Face Off As Sectarian Tensions Escalate After Executions
A cold war in the Middle East just turned a lot hotter. Saudi Arabia, a Sunni power, and Iran, a Shiite one, have long been bitter rivals, but always maintained diplomatic relations — until now.