Press Release from the Council of Ministers

After beating back Iranian aggression, Saudi Arabia will meet with Shi’ite leaders in order to discuss possible grievances of the Shi’ite population. We hope this results in lasting peace and a stronger Saudi state.

Press Release from the Council of Ministers

In order to secure our borders on both land and sea, the Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers has authorized the mobilization of our navy in the region to stop the flow of persons nefarious and armaments into Saudi Arabia from Iran. The continuing attacks within the country have resulted in domestic turbulence compounded into an international affair as these attacks were precipitated by an outside hostile government. Saudi Arabia has remained on the defense throughout this ‘Day of Rage’ and we ask that our allies remember that Iran has consistently been the aggressor and that all Saudi Arabia has done is well within our rights and a legitimate sovereign state.

Iran Quest for Peace in the Middle East

In the light of accusations that Iran has actively launched military action against Saudi Arabia, Iran would like to outright deny this allegation. Iran sees this accusation as one more failure of the Saudi Arabian government which is seeking excuses for the repression of the Shiite people in an effort to grasp onto legitimacy. Iran calls for the international community to recognize the burgeoning relationships between Iran and the rest of the developed world including the United States.

US Military Action

The United States of America is instituting a no fly zone over the Persian Gulf and mobilizing

the Fifth Fleet to protect oil and commercial vessels. In addition the United States Fifth Fleet

will lend assistance to the Saudi navy in the detention of suspicious cargo vessels. In addition the

United States will deploy approximately 5,000 airborne servicemen to eastern Saudi Arabia to

play a noncombatant role in stabilizing the area. In addition the United States demands that the

Iranian government stand down as these actions are not intended to be aggressive or provocative,

rather they are intended to keep the peace and insure the flow of commerce. The United States

also endorses negotiations between the Saudi government and opposition groups in their state.

The World is Watching

The Saudi Opposition Coalition Council would like to send a clear statement to the House of Saud:

The eyes of the world are upon the Saudi Government. Numerous states across the international sphere, including Bahrain, France, and the United Kingdom, have issued statements of support for the Council’s cause and condemned the House of Saud for the violence it has used to quell the voices of its people.

We urge you, the Saudi Government, to respect the request of the United Nations Security Council for a cease-fire.

How important is credibility and image to the House of Saud? How important is your stature within the international community? How important is the safety and respect of the Saudi people?

We remain attentive to our cause.

U.S. Security Alert

U.S. is going to DEFCON 3. And have briefed congress on the current issues.

Press Release from the Council of Ministers

Saudi Arabia will continue military actions until Iran stops violating its sovereignty

and attempting to systematically destroy our great nation. We have confirmed

that Iran has provided weapons to Hezbollah and has played an active role and

has mobilized troops within the Kingdom. We have evidence that Iran has actively

launched military action against the Saudi Arabian government. We will take all

measures to protect our citizens from Iranian invasion.

Opposition Coalition's Response to UN SC's Call for a Ceasefire

The Saudi Opposition Coalition Council respects the call of the United Nations Security Council for the de-escalation of forces in Dammam. The Council will agree to the UN SC's ceasefire agreement, as well as encourage the protestors to leave the area peacefully, AS LONG AS the Saudi Government:

1. End the fighting of their troops in Dammam and pull them out of the city.

2. Agree to meet immediately in talks with the Opposition Coalition Council, the United States, and Iran.

3. Begin plans for compensating the families of the civilian protestors harmed in the battle.

4. Engage in immediate efforts to meet the demands of the Opposition Coalition Council, as previously stated in the press release:

a. Cease the ongoing acts of violence against its people

b. Repeal Martial Law across the country

c. Respect the basic human rights of its citizens, including but not limited to a free media and the freedom to assemble.

d. Agree to the unrestricted right of Shi’ites groups to practice their religion.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Recognizes the State of Israel!

Tel Aviv-

Through the a press release by the Islamic Republic of Iran on May 14, 2011, the Iran has recognized the existence of the State of Israel. This is a historic moment and day for the State of Israel. Iran is wishing to foster a cease-fire in the Persian Gulf region as a result of the Israeli Navy withdrawing from the Persian Gulf. This is a historic day indeed.

Iran's Response to Israel: A Quest for Peace

Considering recent events, upon the development of the Israeli navy and their subsequent withdrawal from the region, the Islamic republic of Iran is proud to foster a cease-fire agreement with the respective state in the Persian Gulf region.

Miscommunication Caused Conflict in Peninsula

The Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister believes that the Opposition Coalition invaded Dammam and started slaughtering civilians. However, there is no credible evidence of such a fact and no other nations should heed the blatant lies by the Saudi Arabian Council.

-Al Jazeera

United Nations calls for a Cease Fire

The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate Cease Fire in Saudi Arabia, asking all sides of the conflict to back down to avoid further bloodshed. The SC is currently drafting a resolution to mandate the implementation of a peace keeping force in the region.

-New York Times

Hacking Occurs in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Opposition has claimed credit for the hacking Saudi Arabian websites that resulted in confusion and anti-Saud propaganda. In addition, it slowed the intelligence gathering and the deployment of their troops. Reuters.

Israel Navy Withdrawing Presence in the Persian Gulf

Doha-

The Israeli Navy has withdrawn its presence of naval ships in the Persian Gulf to the the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. In a press announcement, the Commander of the Israeli Navy said that this measure is to show the international community that they are committed to peace in the region and is working hard to help with stabilizing of the Arabian Peninsula. Israel hopes that the Iranian government will see this as a commitment to peace and requests them to stop firing on Israeli naval ships.

Al Jazeera

BREAKING NEWS: BLOODSHED IN DAMMAM

Saudi Arabia has launched a full-scale invasion on protesters in Dammam. Bloodshed has ensued.

The Opposition Coalition has moved 3,000 troops so far into Arabian Military controlled Dammam to attack the Arabian military and defend the Coalition-trained protestors. As of now, the protestors in the oil fields have largely burnt them in defiance of the military action of Saudi Arabia, and have been heavily armed by the Coalition to fend of the attack. Guerilla warfare has run rampant as a result and are causing heavy casualties to Saudi forces. However, the crackdown has still resulted in the loss of life of many civilians. The Saudi military crackdown has resulted in widespread bloodshed in the province and has crippled the protests in the city, and has caused outrage among the civilians in the area – protestors or not.

-Al Jazeera

Iran: Public Release

After several rounds of talks between Iran, Pakistan, India, and China, construction has begun with the Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline. Iran looks forward to continued international cooperation on this project.

U.S. Press Release

Due to the increasing instability and problems in Saudi Arabia the United States is considering tapping its personal Oil reserves to offset the projected shortfalls.

-Director of the Office of Budget and Management

For the Record

The Saudi Opposition Coalition is in no way connected to the asassanation of the death of Prince Alwaleed.

Press Release from the Council of Ministers

The Council of Ministers has ordered that all members of the Saudi royal family be

put into protective custody until conditions change. His Majesty and all royal family

members will be moved to undisclosed secure locations with specialized SANG

forces who will be authorized to use any means necessary to achieve security for the

royal family.

Furthermore, the Council of Ministers is devastated upon hearing the news of the

assassination, and will immediately begin investigation on this heinous crime. We

pray that no more unnecessary lives will be lost.

Shame on the United States and Other World Powers

The Saudi Opposition Coalition Council is appalled that the United Nations, the United States and other world powers who claim to defend basic and universally accepted human rights would stand idly by while 20,000 unarmed Saudi civilians are massacred by their government.

This is a reality. This going to happen. The Saudi Opposition Coalition is going to commit ourselves to fight to defend the rights of the Saudi people.

Response to Tragic Death of Prince Alwaleed

Iran deeply regrets the recent death of Prince Alwaleed. Its is unfortunate that such an influential financial figure has become a causality of Saudi Arabian instability. Iran continues to call upon the Saudi Arabian government to cease attacks on innocent civilians to establish stability in the region in hopes that tragic attacks such as this will end.

Press Release from Council of Ministers

The Minister of Interior would like to announce the successful rescue by police

forces of the American reporter who was taken hostage in Al-Qatif. He was

successfully airlifted to the American military base in Bahrain. Saudi Arabia hopes

that the United States will recognize Saudi Arabia’s commitment to international

peace and will turn its attention to Iran’s acts of terror.

Iran Statement:: Iran-Pakistan-India Pipeline

Iran has begun talks with Pakistan, India, and China to discuss promoting economic ties through further oil exportation and expediting the construction of an Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline.

Al-Waleed bin Talal Assassinated

Nephew to Kind Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has been assassinated in the outskirts of Riyadh. Information on any other details are not available at this time.

Press Release from the Council of Ministers

Saudi Arabia will not stand for the Hezbolleh insurrection in the Eastern Provincial capital of Dammam by opposition groups or the mobs’ occupation of oil wells. The Council of Ministers has authorized the use of overwhelming force to form a two pronged military operation to reclaim lost oil wells and resume order in the capital. Protesters at the oil wells are given every opportunity to surrender and be detained. However in both locations, if Shi’ite groups refuse, general infantry are allowed to open fire to enforce the mandate.

UN Security Council does not act on Saudi Arabia: China Vetoes

May 14^th, 2011 3:59 PM

UN Security Council does not act

New York, New York The UN Security council unable to reach a consensus on the issue of violence in Saudi Arabia because China has vetoed the Resolution on the floor.

UN News

Security Council Passes Peacekeeping Force

NEW YORK--The United Nations Security Council today passed a resolution that called for international peacekeeping forces to be moved into Saudi Arabia in order to diffuse the conflict that has been occurring in the eastern province over the last week and a half.

Citing their belief that a peaceful arrangement can be made and deploring the violence that has paralyzed the region, the Security Council called for outside mediators to help diffuse the situation. Original opposition towards movement by China and Russia was rescinded following the Saudi Arabian government's attack on the protesters, allowing for a consensus to be reached.

Negotiations are ongoing within NATO towards moving peacekeeping troops into the region given this new development.

Further Response to market fluctuations by Office of the President

From the CME Group:

In order to fulfill our obligations as a risk-clearing house, we have recently increased margin requirements on the following commodities: Crude Oil.

We feel that this would be consistent with eliminating excessive market speculation.

Iran Press Release

The Islamic Republic of Iran sends encouragement to our fellow Shi'ites. Iran understands your struggles in light of increased violence, and as Iran itself is faced with increased threats from Western powers, we encourage Shia followers to continue to hold onto your faith in Sharia law and heed the calls of the Quran.

Declaration from Iran

As stated by Ali Mohammed Jafari, the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard on June 29, 2008 that if Iran were attacked by Israel or the United States, it would seal off the Strait of Hormuz, to wreak havoc in oil market. Therefore, the Islamic Republic of Iran has engaged in strategic retaliatory strikes on Zionist invasion warships. Iran is dramatically increasing its military presence in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Ormuz.

The Opposition Coalition Gets Down to Business to Defeat the Sauds

The Saudi Opposition Coalition Group is incensed by the recent firing by Saudi Military upon civilian protesters in Dammam. We strongly condemn this unlawful and deplorable use of violence against the Saudi people, who were within their complete right in calling for reform of the House of Saud.

We call upon the international community to similarly condemn the actions by the Saudi government. In particular we expect the United Nations to follow with a similar condemnation.

The human rights abuses propagated by the House of Saud must end.

We demand a deescalation of Saudi forces in Dammam.

U.S. Office of the President

In light of recent events, the president has authorized the treasury departments to take necessary measures to investigate the recent surge in market speculation.

GCC Response to Naval Attacks

The GCC condemns the Persian Gulf naval attacks as a threat to the commerce of its Member States. The GCC will not tolerate any interruption of the commerce of its Member States.

Financial markets fake-rose...they have started to plummet at further signs of unrest

May 14th, 2011, 3:17 PM

Financial markets in free-fall

London, England - The BBC reports that the huge amount of unrest in the Middle East has caused world markets to tremble in fear - capital flight is high, and investors are jittery about industrial markets with the increase in the price of fuel.

BBC

Shia Military Personnel Defect

In light of the overt violence against Shia protestors, there have been reports that there are Shia defectors from the Saudi Arabian military. Reuters.

Demands of the Opposition

In light of the occurrences within the Arabian peninsula of the past months, the Saudi Opposition Coalition Council demands that the House of Saud:

1. Cease the ongoing acts of violence against its people
2. Repeal Martial Law across the country
3. Respect the basic human rights of its citizens, including but not limited to a free media and the freedom to assemble.
4. Agree to the unrestricted right of Shi’ites groups to practice their religion.

Official Statement from the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran is appalled be the aggressive actions undertaken by the Zionist Invasion Force. While viewing this as a first-strike action, we are hard-pressed to continue abiding passively as we have not only been threatened by an overwhelming show of force by the U.S. military, but also hostile activity through a new actor. Iran implores upon the international community to realize the gravity of the situation, and encourages all to view this Zionist act of war as an assault not only upon the Shi'ite people but all Muslims. As our naval vessels were never impinging upon other state sovereignty and present in international waters, we demand that repercussions be taken.

~President of Islamic Republic of Iran

Financial Markets rising again

May 14th, 2011 3:12 PM

Markets begin to recover

New York, New York - The financial markets are beginning to recover after the precipitous fall recently.

Bloomberg News

Turkey Condemns Use of Force

ANKARA--The Turkish government released a statement in a press conference earlier today condemning the Saudi Arabian's government recent movements against the protesters active throughout the country.

As the situation in Saudi Arabia worsened, reports confirmed attacks on civilians by Saudi Arabian soldiers and the implementation of military law. Most recently, Saudi Arabia approved the use of force against 20,000 civilians protesting at night despite a province-wide curfew installed to try and maintain control over the situation.

"The recent use of force against the protesters in eastern Saudi Arabia is unacceptable," the foreign minister of Turkey stated. "Saudi Arabia's response to the situation has been increasingly worrisome to the Turkish government throughout the last week, and given this most recent event Turkey has been left no choice but to condemn Saudi Arabia's actions."

--BBC

"We are Prepared"

The Opposition Coalition Council hereby declare that the Saudi aggression against the protesters is unjust and we are prepared to defend the protesters against Saudi aggression.

Shock and Awe

The Opposition Coalition is shocked by the recent news of the Dammam government headquarters being bombed. We currently have no knowledge of the source of the conflict.

U.S. Urges Restraint in Force

As casualties mount in the Arabian Peninsula, the United States urges all parties to exhibit

restraint and limit the use of excessive force. The American people are committed to the

protection of civilians in all situations, and as such the Department of Defense has increased its

presence in the region to ensure stability. The United States warns others against interfering in

our humanitarian efforts, or the escalating the conflict. The US is also concerned with the effects

this conflict will have in the region and hopes all parties cease hostilities as soon as possible.

Press Release from the King of Saudi Arabia

To the citizens of Saudi Arabia,

Recently, foreign operatives have infiltrated our country and have attempted to incite violence in our society. They have sought to divide us and have tried their best to pit brother against brother. Your King will not allow this to occur. To the people of Saudi Arabia I promise that all action necessary will be taken to restore the peace and security. Those who oppose Saudi Arabia, take this as a warning, that further actions that destabilize the Kingdom will not be tolerated. I hereby authorize the Saudi military to use any force necessary to quell these protests and regain control of the oil wells in the eastern provinces.

Suicide Bombing Outside Ministry in Riyadh

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA---There has been a suicide bombing outside of the Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia.

30 minutes earlier today, two suicide bombers approached the Ministry of Interior located in Riyadh and attempted to detonate bombs. One succeeded, leading to 2 known deaths and 10 injuries, though casualty rates could raise slightly.

The bomber who failed in activating his bomb was captured alive by Saudi Arabian authorities.

Hezbollah, which recently claimed responsibility for a series of suicide bombings in Saudi Arabia, denies any involvement with this attack.

--Al Jazeera

US Press Release

The United States is working closely with Interpol and other international organizations in order to freeze funds and accounts associated with armed resistance groups in the recent attacks on the Arabian Peninsula.

The United States also requests that other countries take similar actions in freezing accounts associated with the armed resistance groups.

Saudi Arabia Openly Fires on Protestors

The Saudi Arabian King just declared that lethal force is authorized to quell protests within Saudi Arabia. After many attempts for a peaceful resolution to the protests, this action shows a new level of military power used against the protests. Previously, the Saudi Arabian military has used non-lethal force to quell the protests, with little effect. In response, the protestors increasingly used violence against Saudi Arabian military and government officials involved. Reports are coming in through various social networking websites showing the Saudi Arabian military openly firing on crowds of innocent people. With no definite casualty reports, it is hard to estimate the number of victims of the rampant violence. In addition, the protestors are increasingly calling for intervention from the Opposition Coalition to interfere in the situation and stop the violence – by whatever means necessary. Reuters.

Iran Response to Saudi Actions

Iran would just like to agree with the recent condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s actions. Iran is disappointed in Saudi Arabia’s recent actions. Iran finds it disappointing that there are so many willing to work with Saudi Arabia, considering its recent actions, when the historically stable nation of Iran has been shut out for so long.

Israel attacks Iranian Ship

The Israeli navy in the Persian Gulf has openly launched an attack against Iranian naval vessels. Israel claims that the Iranian navy fired upon the Israeli ship, and Israel only responded in self-defense. The vessel, an Iranian frigate, was sunk with many casualties. Israel continues to advocate for the legality of such an attack and vehemently denies taking the first strike. Reuters.

Dammam government headquarters bombed

The government headquarters in Dammam has been bombed, presumably by the protesters in the city. Due to the lack of media access to Saudi Arabia, the exact nature of the protests and the bombing is unclear, but private reports have confirmed this occurring.

Al-Hayat

US Press Release

The Secretary of Defense has authorized the commencement of previously scheduled training exercises in the Arabian Gulf. These exercises are not associated with the escalating conflict in the region. Transport Vessels may be placed under increased scrutiny at this time as they come into the vicinity of US naval forces.