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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Analysis
New Security Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz: Why’s Oman Cautious?
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Gulf Arab states. Actually, one of the main diplomatic assets of Oman is this mediator role, and if it leans to Iran in the current dispute, it will lose a major part of this diplomatic credit.
In addition to close ties to Iran, Oman has major security, economic, and political ties with the U ...
Analysis
Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Gulf Arab states have become involved too much in this unfolding crisis. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman which host the American military bases have now, unwantedly, become part of the Washington-Tehran face-off. They have long thought that the US military presence will ensure their security, but r ...
Interview
US Ground Offensive likely, Trump’s Ultimate Strategy Is Containing China: Expert
Thursday 16 July 2026
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Gulf, Alwaght talked to International affairs expert Hassan Hanizadeh, discussing with him the dimensions of the renewed confrontation. Hanizadeh believes that the US is seeking dominance over the Strait of Hormuz and its ultimate objective is to deprive China of West Asia oil.
Possible surprise gr ...
Analysis
Why’s Iran Knocking out US Military’s Operational Network Rather than Naval Assets?
Friday 17 July 2026
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Gulf. It is the very center responsible for coordinating warships, combat vessels, surveillance systems, and protection of shipping lanes.
Simultaneously, strikes on radar and early-warning systems in Oman suggest Iran is not simply out to destroy hardware; it aims to degrade the enemy's intell ...
Analysis
What Regional Facilities Are on Iran’s Hit List if Infrastructure War Begins?
Sunday 19 July 2026
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Gulf Arab states hosting US forces will be considered a legitimate military target. These warnings are no longer mere threats, and they have been transformed into an operational targeting database for Iran’s armed forces.
Iran's target bank
Persian Gulf Arab monarchies have invested heav ...
Analysis
Have Arab Rulers Finally Woken Up from Deep Sleep to Reality?
Sunday 26 July 2026
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Gulf has rested on a promise telling the Arab monarchies that if they align with Washington, accept American military bases on their soil, buy billions in arms from its companies, and partner to the project of containing Iran, it guarantees their security.
The recent war, however, collided head-on ...
News
Iran Rejects Reports of Possible Talks With US
Monday 27 July 2026
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Gulf commercial vessels switched off their tracking systems and were used to transport military equipment.
Baghaei dismissed reports of a ceasefire or renewed US-Iran talks as media speculation, saying Iran's only ongoing discussions are bilateral talks with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz. He war ...
Analysis
Saudi Arabia’s Vicious Circle of Coalition-Making: What Does Past Experience Tell Riyadh?
Sunday 2 August 2026
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Gulf of Oman.
Riyadh claimed that by the end of the meeting, 14 countries, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen’s internationally recognized government, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti, and Somalia, had thrown their weight behind the initiati ...
Analysis
Competition of Corridors Amid Hormuz Crisis: Moscow and Tehran’s Winning Card
Friday 7 August 2026
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Gulf energy exports, and it remains perpetually vulnerable to regional security flare-ups. Moscow, therefore, is pushing to develop an overland alternative, one that would minimize its dependence on these two geopolitical bottlenecks.
Obstacles still standing
Despite the advances made, the INSTC i ...
Analysis
Strait of Hormuz Stalemate: Geography Logic Beats Military Power
Monday 10 August 2026
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Gulf require dozens of warships, surveillance aircraft, anti-missile systems, and support personnel. On top of that, many military analysts argue that fully securing the key waterway is nearly impossible without ground forces inside Iranian territory. Such a move would not just impose crippling cost ...
