UPDATE: Al-Quaeda claims terrorist attack in Medina
UPDATE:
The Press Secretary of Saudi Arabia has issued a statement in response to the Al-Qaeda group claiming the earlier attack on Medina.
The press secretary denied all claims by the Al-Qaeda group and reiterated the statement of the Sunni Clerics that terrorist attacks are un-Islamic.
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An Al-Qaeda group from the Gulf has claimed the recent attacks in Medina. The group says the attacks were conducted in retaliation to the Saudi government.
The Al-Qaeda group said that the Saudi government was “supportive of Zionism” and “unwilling to protect their Muslim brothers.”
It is still unclear as to the exact origin of the attic, but investigations are under way by various groups.
U.S. Troops attacked in Iraq
Attacks have been reported on American forces in Iraq. Both U.S. officials and Iraqi officials have confirmed these reports.
Four synchronized attacks occurred and were focused on the U.S. military. No civilian casualties have been reported Iraqi officials say.
The attacks are believed to be an act of Shia militias operating within the country.
In a press release by the U.S. officials said, “The United States of America has no interest in escalating the conflict, but will do anything necessary to defend our forces in Iraq and throughout the Middle East.”
Iraqi officials have said they are involved in diplomatic negotiations and working towards a peaceful solution.
Israeli government issues statement to people of Israel
Israeli Government Statement on Protests in Israel
Israeli Government Statement on Protests in Israel
Moussavi releases statement concerning attacks on Iran
Defeated Iranian presidential candidate, Mir-Hossein Moussavi released a statement concerning the recent attack on Iran by Israel.
In his statement, Moussavi condemned President Ahmadinejad saying he, “has rolled over and revealed himself to be nothing more than the running dog of those powers that wish to destroy the Islamic Republic entirely.”
Moussavi called for the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini to demand defense of the regime, and said Iran should not allow the president’s weakness to shame the nation.
UPDATED: Holy city of Medina suffers terrorist attack
UPDATE:
Sunni Clerics in Saudi Arabia issued a statement regarding the terrorist attack on Medina.
“To attack the second holiest city in Islam undermines stability in our region, creates further divides among Muslims, and most importantly, is completely contrary to the pillars of Islam,” clerics said.
The clerics also said that Muslims must unite and defend the holy cities against these attacks, and also issued a fatwa against the terrorists responsible.
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The holy city of Medina has suffered a massive terrorist attack. A produce truck exploded outside a large police station near the holy al-Baqi cemetery at 6:27 A.M.
Saudi officials are reporting 143 police deaths and 36 civilian deaths and are accusing al Qaeda of the attack.
The Saudi government says it will not stand idly and said the supposed al Qaeda attack was “not only abhorrent but un-Islamic.”
BREAKING NEWS: Russians say U.S. alienating Israel
UPDATE:
Iranian officials have released a statement saying, “The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns media reports that purport to claim Iran has had any sort of discussion with the imperialist Americans.” They refuse to give any credibility to the statement made by Russians that such negotiations have taken place.
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Russian officials have told Gulf News reporters that the U.S. has entered bi-lateral talks with Iran.
Currently, the US has no diplomatic relationship with Iran. Russians diplomats say this is a bold move by the US and they are shocked by what the United States had decided to do.
By entering into talks with Iran, the US is essentially alienating the nation of Israel and their Israeli-American population Russian diplomats say.
The Russians received this information from a high-level U.S. source, but would not release any names at this time. The U.S. will not confirm nor deny this statement.
Religious leader issues statement to country
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, addressing the nation of Iran, has issued this statement:
Remember God, Iran has gone through a lot since the revolution. Any of the obstacles we have faced could have put us in turmoil. Even from our neighbors. Allah o Akbar.
Our great country has suffered unprecedented injustices and hostilities in the past 24 hours. The Zionist regime has invaded our lands and targeted the faithful sons and daughters of the Islamic Revolution. Remember: the Islamic Revolution opened a window to liberty for the human race, which was trapped in the dead ends of materialism.
We are a peaceful nation. Everybody knows that the Islamic Republic is for peace and brotherhood among all Islamic states in the world. We are no threat whatsoever to the world and the world knows it… We will never start a war. We have no intention of going to war, but we will defend the sacred sovereignty of the Islamic Republic.
Now is a time for us to come together. It is a time to join arms under the name and legacy of the Islamic Revolution in a common fight, a common defense. We must strengthen our united front against those who would threaten our great country.
Allah o Akbar
Russia attempts to barter deal
Diplomats from Russia have released a statement saying that Russia has made several attempts to bring Israel and Iran together to settle the issue of a captured Israeli soldier.
A fighter pilot was rescued in Iran and taken to one of Iran’s finest medical facilities for his injuries. According to Russian diplomats, only one pilot has been rescued so far.
Iran Suffering Casualties, Obama Undiplomaic
President Barack Obama has just stormed out of the UN P-5 meeting. Despite confirmed facts that the U.S is defending Israel, the United States is still saying they are committed to approaching the issue diplomatically.
Jeremy Fugleberg, spokesman for Iran is confirming thousands of casualties at locations including Natanz, Qom, Arak and Isfahan. He says scenes are horrific in many places, with women and children suffering.
