ISIS/ISIL claims twin bombings in southern Iraq that killed 33

The "Islamic State" group claimed responsibility for rare bombings in southern Iraq that killed at least 33 people on Sunday.

Saudi cuts ties with Iran, expels Tehran envoys

Saudi Arabia announced late Sunday that it would officially sever ties with Iran after having two of its diplomatic posts attacked in the Islamic republic.

Iran Vows 'Divine Vengeance' on Saudi Arabia for Execution of Shi'ite Cleric

Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that Saudi Arabia will face "divine vengeance" for its execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a prominent Shi'ite critic of Saudi Arabia’s ruling royal family.

Protesters Storm Saudi Embassy Building in Tehran

Protesters have stormed the Saudi embassy building in the Iranian capital of Tehran early Sunday amid backlash over the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.

Statement of the HR/VP Federica Mogherini on the executions in Saudi Arabia (EEAS)

The European Union on Saturday raised serious concerns over Saudi Arabia's execution of prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, warning it could have "dangerous consequences" for a region already fraught with sectarian tensions.: