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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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Saudi-Led Coalition Using Truce to Mobilize Mercenaries: Yemeni Defense Chief
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Saudi-Led Coalition Using Truce to Mobilize Mercenaries: Yemeni Defense Chief

Wednesday 1 June 2022
Jizan. The official pointed out that 42 shooting incidents were also recorded in Ma’rib, Ta’izz, Sa'ada, Hajjah and Dhale provinces as well as border fronts, where shots were fired at residential buildings in addition to positions of the Yemeni army and Popular Committees. Saudi Ar ...
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Saudi-led Coalition Seizes another Yemeni Fuel Tanker, Violating UN-Brokered Truce
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Saudi-led Coalition Seizes another Yemeni Fuel Tanker, Violating UN-Brokered Truce

Thursday 16 June 2022 ،
Jizan, Dhale, and Asir. The truce initially went into effect at the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan (falling on April 2, 2022), reviving hopes that it could lead to lasting peace and would improve the lives of people in the crisis-hit Arab nation. In compliance with the agreement, t ...
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Why Is Saudi Arabia Seeking Buffer Zone with Yemen?
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Why Is Saudi Arabia Seeking Buffer Zone with Yemen?

Sunday 22 January 2023 ،
Jizan as provinces occupied by Saudi Arabia. The provinces were handed over to Saudi Arabia for 20 years in 1934 under Taif Treaty. This treaty was extended in 1954, 1974, and 1995 under duress and despite Yemen’s reluctance.  A center of conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen in the 19 ...
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Bahrain’s Al Khalifa Hands Stained with Yemeni People’s Blood
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Bahrain’s Al Khalifa Hands Stained with Yemeni People’s Blood

Sunday 1 October 2023 ،
Jizan died of injuries on Saturday.  Last week, Bahrain accused Ansarullah resistance movement of attacking by drone the positions of Bahraini forces participating in the Saudi-led invasion of Yemen, leading to death of 3, including a high-ranking officer. With the Saturday death report, the t ...
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?

Friday 16 January 2026 ،
Jizan, Najran, and Asir. Yemen lays territorial claims to these three provinces. They were transferred to Saudi Arabia in 1934 under Taif Agreement, initially for 20 years, but the agreement was extended in 1954, 1974, and 1995 under Riyadh pressure. On the opposite side, the UAE, using the STC as ...
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YAF Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Aramco Sites in Jizan and Yanbu
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YAF Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Aramco Sites in Jizan and Yanbu

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
Jizan and Yanbu using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. YAF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the strikes achieved their intended objectives. Saree said the attacks were launched in response to overnight Saudi airstrikes on Hodeidah, Kamaran Island, and other areas, which h ...
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Saudi-Operated Bayraktar Drone Shot Down by Yemeni Armed Forces
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Saudi-Operated Bayraktar Drone Shot Down by Yemeni Armed Forces

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
Jizan and Yanbu in response to what they described as Saudi aggression. Yemeni officials and Ansarullah also warned of further retaliatory measures, while Saudi authorities had not commented on the reported strikes, which remain independently unverified.
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Saudi Oil Shipments Drop 40% at Red Sea Port Amid Yemen Blockade Measures
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Saudi Oil Shipments Drop 40% at Red Sea Port Amid Yemen Blockade Measures

Tuesday 28 July 2026 ،
Jizan and Yanbu using missiles and drones. Yemen said the attacks were retaliation for Saudi strikes on Hudaydah port and other Yemeni locations. Tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia have escalated amid renewed military actions and longstanding conflict. Yemen’s leadership has demanded an ...
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Yemeni Official Cautions Saudi Arabia Against Escalating the War
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Yemeni Official Cautions Saudi Arabia Against Escalating the War

Sunday 16 August 2026 ،
Jizan, southern Saudi Arabia. The attack was reportedly carried out in response to alleged Saudi violations of Yemen’s airspace and sovereignty in Saada and Hajjah. Saudi Civil Defense said sirens were activated in Jizan following the reported attack. The Jizan refinery, operated by Aramco, h ...
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Yemen Announces Three Military Measures to Counter Saudi Escalation
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Yemen Announces Three Military Measures to Counter Saudi Escalation

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
Jizan, Abha, and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. Sanaa warned that any further comprehensive Saudi escalation would receive a corresponding response, while calling on Riyadh to lift the blockade and implement previous agreements. The statement also claimed that hundreds of Saudi personnel, i ...

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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.