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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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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf
Report

Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf

Thursday 11 June 2026
Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments in a phone call, stressing the need for de-escalation efforts to preserve regional peace and security. Most governments in the region fully understand that any new instability could jeopardize economic development trends, foreign i ...
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New Syria: Israel’s New Proxy in Lebanon or Tool for Engineering Regional Order?
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New Syria: Israel’s New Proxy in Lebanon or Tool for Engineering Regional Order?

Thursday 18 June 2026 ،
Egyptian officials regarding Lebanon's internal developments, and while these countries want Hezbollah disarmed, they also do not see it as in their interest to provide cover for continued Israeli aggression and expansionism in Lebanon. Nor do they look favorably upon Washington's project to ...
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What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?
Report

What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
Egyptian officials as the symbol of its future military. In the view of regional and international analysts, the project goes beyond military area and has broader geopolitical dimensions. The military complex built in Egypt's new administrative capital will serve as the new headquarters for the ...
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Big Absentee of Mecca Agreement: Why Did Egypt not Join Saudi Defense Pact?
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Big Absentee of Mecca Agreement: Why Did Egypt not Join Saudi Defense Pact?

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
Egyptian ties with Hamas when tense, Cairo kept the communications channel open.  Saudi Arabia operates from a very different vantage point. Riyadh has increasingly focused on formal Arab diplomacy, the two-state framework, and the establishment of a Palestinian state, engaging Hamas with noth ...
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Regional-Palestinian Backing Prevent Hamas Elimination from Gaza Dynamics
Analysis

Regional-Palestinian Backing Prevent Hamas Elimination from Gaza Dynamics

Tuesday 25 August 2026 ،
Egyptian officials, mediators, and the guarantors of the Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire. Al-Hayya presented a detailed report on the course of negotiations, postures of various sides, and reactions after announcing approval of the roadmap to implementation of the second stage of the agreement. Participa ...
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
Egyptian and Syrian naval forces. After several initial engagements, the Israeli navy secured maritime control of the eastern Mediterranean. That control was not merely a tactical victory. By limiting the ability to move forces and equipment to the Israeli shores, the navy effectively narrowed the ...
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Iran’s Diplomacy amid War: Muslim World and Palestinian Question
Report

Iran’s Diplomacy amid War: Muslim World and Palestinian Question

Tuesday 20 October 2026 ،
Egyptian and Turkish officials the need for Muslim countries to keep Palestine front and center and to leverage the OIC's capacity to counter the occupiers' actions. Tehran's stated position is that churning out resolutions without practical, coordinated follow-through cannot by itself e ...
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Egypt’s Yemen War Dilemma: Balancing Political Reservations and Strategic Interests
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Egypt’s Yemen War Dilemma: Balancing Political Reservations and Strategic Interests

Tuesday 20 October 2026 ،
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared the country's readiness to take actions in defense of Saudi Arabia should Riyadh requested. The president also called on the parliament to issue authorization for such an action. Here is the question: Is Egypt about to enter the Yemeni war more s ...
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Three Cases That Brought Pakistan’s Munir to Tehran
Analysis

Three Cases That Brought Pakistan’s Munir to Tehran

Wednesday 21 October 2026 ،
Egyptians enter the conflict in support of Riyadh, Pakistan will pave the diplomatic path, especially since Islamabad has shown no appetite for a military role in the war against Yemen, given widespread domestic public opposition and concern over regional consequences. In this regard, Iran's pr ...
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First Muslim Senate Win Suggests Pro-Palestinian Sentiments Surging in the US
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First Muslim Senate Win Suggests Pro-Palestinian Sentiments Surging in the US

Wednesday 4 November 2026 ،
Egyptian immigrants, born in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Raised in a Muslim family, he began his university studies at the University of Michigan, earning a bachelor's degree in biology and political science in 2007. He then attended Oxford University as a prestigious Rhodes Scholar, completing h ...

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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.