Iran’s coverage: Iran leader sees ‘divine vengeance’ for Saudi cleric execution

January 3rd, 2016

Awake Goy

Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:

Leader condemns Saudi execution of Sheikh Nimr

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.

Iranian President condemns execution of prominent Saudi cleric

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condemned Saudi Arabia for killing prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqir al-Nimr, but meantime, vowed to stand against all those who have attacked the Saudi embassy in Tehran after the execution.

Iran summons Saudi envoy over Sheikh Nimr execution

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday summoned Saudi Arabia’s chargé d’affaires to voice protest at the Riyadh regime’s execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.

Execution of religious leader violation of international norms

Head of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali-Akbar Velayati said on Sunday that execution of Saudi religious leader Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by the Saudi government is violation of international law.

Iran has plans to optimize ballistic missiles: DM

Iran’s defense minister unveiled plans on Saturday for upgrading diverse features of the country’s ballistic missiles, but ruled out any special plans for the moment to extend the range of projectiles.

Iran clerics, seminary students in Qom, Mashhad slam Nimr execution

A group of Iranian clerics and seminary students have held demonstrations in the holy cities of Qom and Mashhad in condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.

Iran president says Saudi embassy attack ‘totally unjustifiable’

Iran’s president Sunday condemned the Saudi execution of a Shia cleric but also denounced attacks on the Sunni kingdom’s embassy and consulate as “totally unjustifiable” after protesters stormed the compounds.

IRGC condemns Saudi execution of Shia cleric

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, saying the move by the regime in Riyadh is reminiscent of atrocities carried out by Daesh Takfiri terrorists.