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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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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025
sale of F-35 to Saudi Arabia, but question remain if this deal a game-changer to Riyadh and the region. Alwaght- Washington DC in the day of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit more than ever was a scene of a political show; red carpet rolled out in the White House, portraits of U ...
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025 ،
sales as a tool for cementing alliances. Deals such as the sale of 71-meter corvettes to the Angolan navy, delivery of armored vehicles to the Democratic Republic of Congo to defend the city of Goma, light armored vehicle sales to Senegal, and the establishment of a joint armored vehicle production ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Arms Trade Treaty, any arms deal involving a clear or substantial risk of the equipment being used to commit gross human rights violations or serious breaches of international humanitarian law must be stopped. In this context, Elbit Systems has been a key player in the war on Gaza and the genocide ...
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BAE Profits Rise Sharply as Ukraine War and Gaza Genocide Boost UK Arms Exports
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BAE Profits Rise Sharply as Ukraine War and Gaza Genocide Boost UK Arms Exports

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
sales up 10% to £30.66 billion, while its order backlog reached a historic £83.6 billion, driven by heightened global defense spending and demand for military equipment amid major conflicts. The company’s performance has attracted scrutiny as escalating wars in Ukraine and the Mid ...
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Trump Administration Pushes Ahead with Saudi Nuclear Deal, Does Not Rule Out Enrichment
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Trump Administration Pushes Ahead with Saudi Nuclear Deal, Does Not Rule Out Enrichment

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
sales and strategic cooperation under Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with the final outcome dependent on congressional review.
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Reuters: Iran Nears Agreement with China on CM 302 Anti Ship Missile Purchase
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Reuters: Iran Nears Agreement with China on CM 302 Anti Ship Missile Purchase

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
sale and US officials have declined detailed comment, the talks are part of broader defense cooperation aimed at enhancing Tehran’s deterrence capacity amid an expanding US military presence, including carrier strike groups in the region. Beyond missiles, Iran is reportedly exploring addition ...
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Breaking a Myth: How Will Striking the F-35 by Iran Influence War?
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Breaking a Myth: How Will Striking the F-35 by Iran Influence War?

Saturday 21 March 2026 ،
sales make up a significant portion of the US GDP and majorly drive the US economic growth, it is expected to inflict a substantial economic damage on the Trump’s administration. 
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Profitable Business: How’s US Capitalizing on Wars and Crises?
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Profitable Business: How’s US Capitalizing on Wars and Crises?

Monday 4 May 2026 ،
sales to West Asian allies including the Israeli regime, Qatar, Kuwait, abd the UAE worth $8.6 billion. The announcement adds that the US will provide guided munitions named AKPWS along with related systems worth nearly $1 billion. Washington has also approved the sale of a combat management system ...
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Fact-check: Have China and Russia Left Iran Alone in Confrontation of the US?
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Fact-check: Have China and Russia Left Iran Alone in Confrontation of the US?

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
sales of weapons to Iran have now taken new aspects, including intelligence sharing, satellite technologies, electronic warfare, air defenses, and high-tech. Chinese intelligence and satellite support to Iran During the war, Iran’s primary need was access to advanced tracking, navigation, a ...

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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.