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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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The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval
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The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval

Tuesday 13 February 2024
Portuguese diplomat of the United Nations? A world, as depicted by the Spanish newspaper El País, confronting the direst scenario of warfare and conflict in the past fifty years, with the strategic intricacies of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, tensions and discord between China and ...
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The New Era of Turkish-Egyptian Relations
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The New Era of Turkish-Egyptian Relations

Saturday 17 February 2024 ،
Sudan. Over the years, Egypt and Turkey have cultivated diplomatic, economic, cultural, and social bonds, and undoubtedly, this visit will bolster ties in these spheres. The transformative nature of the Turkey-Egypt relationship, rooted in historical foundations and influenced by recent diplomatic ...
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
Sudanese civil war, such as establishing an air bridge to evacuate civilians and diplomats from other countries and mediating peace talks between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, Saudi Arabia's activities in Somalia have garnered attention. Recently, a diplomatic mission from Saudi Arabia ...
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Anti-Israeli Strike Augmented Iranian Popularity in Arab World: Expert
Interview

Anti-Israeli Strike Augmented Iranian Popularity in Arab World: Expert

Thursday 18 April 2024 ،
Sudan and Tunisia. Actually, the Israeli regime had supposed a safe margin for itself after its attacks on other counties, but Iran's reaction was so quick and resolute that it awakened up Tel Aviv from a deep sleep, making it understand that Islamic Republic is a different story and it should n ...
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Russia in Africa: What’s Moscow after in Sudan?
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Russia in Africa: What’s Moscow after in Sudan?

Monday 1 July 2024 ،
Port Sudan to host up to 300 Russian soldiers and supply fuel to the Russian warships, but this agreement has not yet materialized. In fact, Russia's return to the Horn of Africa is tied to the strategic value of this country's presence in the Red Sea, and in the meantime, Sudan plays a majo ...
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Iraq’s Grand Faw Port Project and Iranian Opportunities
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Iraq’s Grand Faw Port Project and Iranian Opportunities

Wednesday 18 September 2024 ،
Port, which the Iraqis say will be one of the largest ports in the West Asian region, is planned to both expand the country's maritime trade operations and through diversification of the economy to some extent assuage the pressures on the shaky Iraq economy by accepting 36 million of container c ...
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Security, the Missing Ring in Iraq-Turkey Development Road Project
Analysis

Security, the Missing Ring in Iraq-Turkey Development Road Project

Sunday 3 November 2024 ،
Port, the Iraq-Turkey railway connection and a 1,200-kilometer long dry channel inside Iraq, which aims to connect Asia to Europe and facilitate the transportation of goods between Europe and the Persian Gulf Arab states.  The project captures attention of (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council&nb ...
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Iran Strongly Condemns Assault on Port Sudan
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Iran Strongly Condemns Assault on Port Sudan

Sunday 4 May 2025 ،
Port Sudan airport ALWAGHT- The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson denounced a drone attack targeting Port Sudan airport, highlighting alarm over the continued assaults on civilian sites across the country. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned a recent drone at ...
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Sudani sees the summit as a historic opportunity to redefine the path of Arab cooperation and present joint initiatives in political and economic fields. By hosting the Arab League summit, Iraq is trying to highlight its special geopolitical role in West Asia and act as a bridge linking various reg ...
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New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors
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New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors

Monday 9 June 2025 ،
Sudan, appears intent on preserving a balance of power in the region. Turkey’s expanding economic and logistical footprint — including port agreements and military deployments — has drawn concern in Saudi circles. In response, the proposed establishment of a strategic railway corri ...

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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.