Russian Orthodox Leader: Battle Against Terrorism ‘Holy War’
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has reportedly described the fight against terrorism as a “holy war.”
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Sunni World Turns Its Back on Iran: 10 Nations Cut Ties and Counting
On Wednesday, the Sunni nations of Qatar and Djibouti announced they would be severing diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, becoming the 9th and 10th nations to officially cut relations, roll back ties, or condemn the Shiite theocracy in the past week.
Iran’s Rouhani Ignores Own Persecution of Religious Minorities in Saudi Execution Rebuke
Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s figurehead President who serves the interests of Ayatollah Khamenei, delivered a verbal tirade against the Saudi government on Tuesday after Riyadh executed a prominent Shiite cleric on New Year’s Eve.
Holy War: Shiites Riot Over Saudi Execution of Prominent Cleric
On Saturday, Saudi Arabia carried out the execution of Sheikh Nimr, a prominent Shiite cleric, along with 46 other individuals, many of whom faced suspect charges, causing a sectarian divide among the two major sects of Islam.
Hamas Bans New Year Celebrations for Being Anti-Islamic
Hamas, the Gaza-ruling Palestinian terrorist group, has banned New Year celebrations throughout the Gaza Strip. While hotels and restaurants are allowed to host festivities a day earlier or a day later, those businesses and individuals are prohibited from celebrating on January 1st.
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack on Hezbollah Enclave in Beirut
Dozens were killed and around two-hundred wounded in two separate suicide attacks in a Hezbollah stronghold outside of Beirut Thursday night, Lebanese officials said.
Iran Recruits Afghan Refugees to Die for Assad in Syria
The regime in Tehran is recruiting Shiite refugees in neighboring Afghanistan and sending them into battle in defense of forces loyal to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Iran Dictator Blames Saudis for Hajj ‘Catastrophe’
A stampede in Mecca on the last day of the hajj pilgrimage took the lives of over 100 Iranian citizens, as the total death toll from the incident has surged to over 700 people, and the leaders of the regime in Tehran are furious with Saudi officials for their alleged negligence.
