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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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Anti-Iranian Algorithm War: Israeli and American Assassinations Using AI
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Anti-Iranian Algorithm War: Israeli and American Assassinations Using AI

Sunday 21 June 2026
Qatari broadcaster, an AI software that ordinary is used to respond to the questions of users was weaponized during the war to detect and prioritize military targets. The software is Claude, developed by Anthropic, and it is deployed through the Maven system. Maven, built by Palantir in partnership ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister as key players in the Geneva negotiations, headed to Muscat, signaling that the Iran-US dialogue is already being treated as a pivotal moment for regional dynamics. This is not just talk; it marks the start of a new phase of consultations, coalition- ...
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Rubio’s Difficult Mission to Save "Petrodollar Order" in Persian Gulf
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Rubio’s Difficult Mission to Save "Petrodollar Order" in Persian Gulf

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
Qatar as a case in point. During the 12-day war, Iran struck the country as home to the sprawling Al Udeid US airbase, and Israel later targeted a Hamas leadership meeting on Qatari soil with missiles. That is precisely the bind many Arab states find themselves in. In Qatar's case, the US lacked ...
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
Qatar, and parts of Saudi Arabia, particularly the eastern provinces of Qatif and Al-Aqsa, Ashura mourning ceremonies were held in Hussainiyahs and mosques. Saudi Arabia: In Shiite-majority areas like Qatif and Al-Ahsa, Hussainiyahs hosted the observances, with thousands in attendance. Kuwait: Hus ...
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New Arab View of Post-war and Post-agreement Iran
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New Arab View of Post-war and Post-agreement Iran

Friday 3 July 2026 ،
Qatar, have already cemented themselves as commercial hubs, and Iran's reintegration into the global economy could upend that balance. The economic relationship with Iran, then, will be a mix of cooperation and rivalry. Politically, we are witnessing a growing pragmatism. Ideological discourses ...
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Tehran Marks Second Day of Farewell Ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
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Tehran Marks Second Day of Farewell Ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Saturday 4 July 2026 ،
Qatar, Oman, and representatives of several international organizations. Iranian officials called for national unity during the mourning period, reiterating their determination to respond to those they hold responsible for the recent conflict. Authorities also urged mourners to follow safety guidel ...
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Only Iran, Oman Have Authority over Strait of Hormuz
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Only Iran, Oman Have Authority over Strait of Hormuz

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
Qatar’s role in the Iran-Oman talks is limited to mediation and facilitating regional consultations. A separate Iranian source said Tehran remains committed to its plans for managing the Strait of Hormuz despite US threats and what it described as a media disinformation campaign. The source a ...
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Araghchi Pays Tribute to Late Former Qatari Emir
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Araghchi Pays Tribute to Late Former Qatari Emir

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended his condolences over the passing of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of the current Emir. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Qat ...
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Oman Facing Tough Dilemma after Iran Duqm Port Message
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Oman Facing Tough Dilemma after Iran Duqm Port Message

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
Qatar, and the UAE, ensuring the continuity of the US's military footprint in the area. Because if this, any threat or strike against Duqm is not merely an action against Omani territory, it is a direct message to the US about the vulnerability of its logistics support network and supply lines ...
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
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 recent developments have proved otherwise, making them potential targets. In practice, the ...

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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.