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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?

Tuesday 13 May 2025
Arab countries. Alwaght- The US president is set to land in Saudi Arabia in the coming hours to start his Persian Gulf tour that will see him also visiting Qatar and the UAE. This visit is coming as West Asia is in a state of geopolitical tensions and the policies of Trump's administration in ma ...
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Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal
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Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
Arabia has a long way to its nuclear program as the Americans do not want to easily transfer technology to the kingdom. Alwaght- While on the first day of Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia a strategic cooperation pact was signed between the two countries, in a considerable development, according to ...
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Arab and Muslim world position. Alwaght- Arab League leaders are gathering in the Iraqi capital Baghdad today to discuss and trade views on the fundamental challenges of West Asia, especially the Palestinian crisis. The summit is being held under the title Dialogue, Solidarity and Development with t ...
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?

Sunday 18 May 2025 ،
Arab monarchies and Iran. Alwaght- Donald Trump's tour of the Persian Gulf was surrounded by a lot of controversy. He returned home from his first foreign visit since his comeback to the White House with an array of economic achievements from securing $1 billion in Arab investment in the America ...
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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?
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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
Arabs. China’s increased presence and influence in the Persian Gulf region has caused the Arabs to no longer have the same thirst for Washington’s approval and to no longer pursue economic and military cooperation with Washington at all costs. China’s increasing credibility in the ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Arab allies have been facing challenges. So, this visit should be seen a sign of upgrade in Iran's place in the foreign policy of Pakistan, a country that in recent years has been looking to Iran as a key partner for cooperation especially after India stepped up its strategic cooperation with Pe ...
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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision
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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision

Saturday 31 May 2025 ،
Arab League, the African Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and other international organizations with their senior security officials attended the meeting. Meetings of delegations from BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), ASEAN and the CIS are also on the agend ...
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Creeping Inflation in Persian Gulf Arab States
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Creeping Inflation in Persian Gulf Arab States

Wednesday 11 June 2025 ،
Arab countries, Eid al-Adha is one of the most significant holidays of the year. During this occasion, family shopping becomes especially widespread. People typically buy gifts such as clothing and animals for sacrifice, known as Qurban. Additionally, spending on family entertainment and travel duri ...
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities

Sunday 22 June 2025 ،
Arab countries  Arab countries that for decades have hosted the American forces have been passive in dealing with the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites. It was only Saudi Arabia that officially condemned the attack. The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that Riyadh follows the ...
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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?
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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?

Wednesday 25 June 2025 ،
Arab emirate and has turned into a vital center for the US military presence and capabilities in the region. This airbase is the largest US military facility in the Persian Gulf region and has the capacity to host more than 10,000 US military personnel. Al-Udeid is also the headquarters of the US ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.