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- Israelis Bearing the Brunt of Netanyahu’s Warmongering
- US or Venezuela? Who’s the True Oil Thief?
- Zelensky: Ukraine and US Reach ‘General Consensus’ on Peace Plan
- Iran Expresses Condolences to Libya After Plane Crash Kills Army Chief
- Israeli Airstrikes Sweep Across Southern Lebanon
- Iran Says Inspections of Bombed Nuclear Sites Lack Legal or Factual Basis
- Senior Hamas Official: Resistance Won’t Disarm, Seeks Stronger Ceasefire Guarantees
- Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean
- UAE Makes Unfounded Claims Over Persian Gulf Islands
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Israeli Airstrikes Sweep Across Southern Lebanon A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes hit targets across southern Lebanon, including six strikes in the Iqlim al-Tuffah area alone
Iran Says Inspections of Bombed Nuclear Sites Lack Legal or Factual Basis The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said political and psychological pressure over inspections of damaged nuclear facilities will be ineffective
Senior Hamas Official: Resistance Won’t Disarm, Seeks Stronger Ceasefire Guarantees A senior Hamas official said the group categorically rejects any effort to disarm the resistance, warned against foreign interference in Palestinian affairs
UAE Makes Unfounded Claims Over Persian Gulf Islands Although often restated, the UAE’s claims on Iran’s three Persian Gulf islands are false and run counter to history, law, and established realities
Yemen Approves Prisoner Exchange Covering Nearly 3,000 Detainees A new Yemen prisoner exchange agreement, mediated by Oman, will see nearly 3,000 detainees released
Russia Rejects Efforts to Extend Iran Talks Beyond Nuclear Program Russia cautioned that efforts to expand negotiations with Iran beyond the nuclear issue would make talks unrealistic
Iran Moves to Strengthen Relations with Georgia as Caucasus Dynamics Shift President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran must enhance convergence with Georgia in response to evolving Caucasus developments
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Grossi: Iran Still Holds Significant Amount of Highly Enriched Uranium IAEA Director Rafael Grossi says Iran still holds a significant portion of highly enriched uranium following the June attack
Iran’s Army Chief Warns of Firm Action Against Any Threats Iran’s Army chief stated that any acts of provocation or mischief against the nation would be met with decisive action
Iran and Pakistan Work Together to Advance Regional Stability Abbas Araghchi and Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations and stressed the importance of ongoing consultations with regional countries
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Iran: Defense Capabilities Non-negotiable; Armed Forces on Full Readiness Esmaeil Baghaei states Iran’s defense capabilities are aimed at deterring aggressors and will not be negotiated
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Two Killed in Jenin as Israeli Forces Carry Out Widespread Operations Across the West Bank, Israeli occupation forces launched large-scale operations, detaining multiple individuals and killing two in Jenin
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Tehran Condemns Washington’s Threatened Use of Force Against Venezuela Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Washington’s threat of military action against Venezuela and its destabilizing actions in the Caribbean
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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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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Persian Gulf, rivals like China, India, and Brazil have focused on capital accumulation and advancement.
Consequently, the US no longer defines itself as the guarantor of the global order or the provider of public goods such as maritime security, financial stability, and support for international i ...
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda
Thursday 11 December 2025
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Persian Gulf region, Iran and Kazakhstan possess numerous capacities and opportunities for mutual cooperation that can elevate bilateral relations beyond previous levels of engagement. This cooperation extends not only to the import and export of goods but also to investment, value chain development ...
Analysis
Syria a Year after al-Assad Fall
Friday 12 December 2025
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Persian Gulf Arab monarchies have pledged to invest in reconstruction projects, little has materialized on the ground. The World Bank estimates the cost of rebuilding Syria's war-torn areas at $216 billion.
Also, while a large number of internally and externally displaced Syrians have returned ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
Monday 15 December 2025
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Persian Gulf neighbors, particularly Saudi Arabia. By strengthening economic and trade relations with its neighbors, Iran can activate a significant portion of its domestic and regional market potential and mitigate the impact of sanctions.
China, beyond a mediator
Though Saudi Arabia and Iran ha ...
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety
Tuesday 16 December 2025
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Persian Gulf stealth airpower, and the broader effects of fifth-generation fighter exports on regional security dynamics.
Qatar and the United States are reported to be in advanced discussions over a potential sale of F‑35 stealth fighter jets to Doha, marking a significant step in US–Qatari ...
Analysis
Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
Thursday 18 December 2025
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Persian Gulf and North Europe as it is planned to boost trade and regional connection and to reduce dependence on Western trade routes.
Comprehensive trade pact
Iran and Russia are actively pursuing a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty,” a move that crystallizes the significa ...
Analysis
How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
Saturday 20 December 2025
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Persian Gulf, overseeing the marketing, sales, and maintenance of its electro-optical systems used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in air, land, and maritime operations.
In addition to arms purchases and hosting Israeli companies, media reports have revealed Abu Dhabi&rs ...
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Iran and Pakistan Work Together to Advance Regional Stability
Monday 22 December 2025
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Persian Gulf region, Afghanistan, and South Asia. Iran and Pakistan’s coordinated approach may serve as a platform for multilateral discussions on regional security, economic integration, and conflict resolution, signaling their intent to play a constructive role in shaping the regional order. ...
Analysis
Iran’s Missile Drills: An Exercise or Strategic Warning?
Tuesday 23 December 2025
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Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are seen as complementary to missile capabilities. The message of comprehensive readiness is directed particularly at Israel and its principal backer, the United States, telling them that any aggression will be met not with a limited response, but with a multifaceted ...
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UAE Makes Unfounded Claims Over Persian Gulf Islands
Tuesday 23 December 2025
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Persian Gulf islands are false and run counter to history, law, and established realities ALWAGHT- Although often restated, the UAE’s claims on Iran’s three Persian Gulf islands are false and run counter to history, law, and established realities.
In recent weeks, some Arab countries, i ...
