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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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OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

Monday 6 May 2024 ،
Council and then the main summit. The meeting ended with a final statement that included the positions of the OIC on the issues raised in the summit and the resolution of Palestine and Banjul statement.  Immediate end to Gaza war  The central theme of the meeting was Gaza developments, w ...
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North-South Corridor: Catalyzing Iran-UAE Trade Jump

North-South Corridor: Catalyzing Iran-UAE Trade Jump

Tuesday 7 May 2024 ،
Persian Gulf.  According to a Reuters report, in the fiscal year ending in March 2024, Iran imported $20.8 billion worth of goods from the UAE, and in this period, the UAE has been the third destination of Iranian exports with $6.6 billion. This means that the Iranian-Emirati trade jumped to $ ...
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
The president of Iraqi Kurdistan visited Tehran to discuss security and other issues and to use Iran’s influence for interests of Kurdistan region. Alwaght- Iraqi Kurdistan region's President Nechervan Barzani on Sunday arrived in Tehran heading a high-ranking delegation. He met with top Iranian ...
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Missile and drone strike by Yemen on three Zionist ships

Missile and drone strike by Yemen on three Zionist ships

Friday 10 May 2024 ،
Gulf of Aden. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces, announced today (Thursday, May 9, 2024) the targeting of three ships associated with or belonging to the Zionist regime in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. The Yemeni armed forces spokesperson underscored ...
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Resolution in the UN General Assembly calls for a new ballot on Palestinian statehood

Resolution in the UN General Assembly calls for a new ballot on Palestinian statehood

Saturday 11 May 2024 ،
Council to reconsider Palestine’s bid for full membership in the UN ALWAGHT- The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution, urging the Security Council to reconsider Palestine's bid for full membership in the UN. The resolution was adopted during an emergency sess ...
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Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?

Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?

Saturday 11 May 2024 ،
Council positively review this issue in order to vote positively for the acceptance of Palestine as a member.  According to this resolution, the General Assembly exceptionally decides to adopt several methods regarding the participation of the Palestinian government in the meetings and work of ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
Persian Gulf and distance the regional countries from Chinese Road and Belt Initiative (RBI), the American government since last year has been promoting India-Middle East-Europe transit route, dubbed IMEC, as an alternative. This transit initiative includes a multi-faceted transport corridor connect ...
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Iran-India 10-Year Deal: Breathing New Life into Strategic Chabahar Port

Iran-India 10-Year Deal: Breathing New Life into Strategic Chabahar Port

Wednesday 15 May 2024 ،
Persian] year, the transportation of goods on this route has grown. A joint shipping company between Iran and India will be launched soon. Chabahar port plays a strategic role in the eastern branch of our North-South Corridor, and after the completion of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway section by the e ...
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How Can Tel Aviv Be Boycotted for Gaza War?

How Can Tel Aviv Be Boycotted for Gaza War?

Thursday 16 May 2024 ،
Council has demanded arms ban on the Israeli military. But does solely debating the sanctions on Tel Aviv in the Human Rights Council help check the Israeli crimes? The answer is certainly no The answer to the above-mentioned question is no. Unfortunately, despite the global reactions and protests ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies