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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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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone
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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone

Thursday 17 April 2025
Qatar, and the US will continue their efforts to guarantee conclusion of the talks for an ultimate deal.  However, one of Hamas leaders told Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that all resistance factions reject this Israeli proposal since it includes disarmament article. Also, it does not include parts on en ...
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
Qatari prime minister, and both expressed their delight at Trump’s ability to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. However, this self-praise was short-lived, and the ceasefire has now collapsed by Israeli military attacks on Gaza. The Middle East Eye noted in a report that Arab analysts and diplomats s ...
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
Qataris had agreed to officially announce the meeting and that there was no intention to continue cover-up on the meeting. However, Iraqi media describe this stance as the government's attempt to cover up the story and the lack of transparency concerning the preparation for al-Jolani's invit ...
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
Qatar. The news was kept secret for two days, until Syrian media published a photo of the two officials. Then it came under focus in Iraq.  Security, not political, delegation sent to Syria  On Thursday, an Iraqi security delegation headed by the chief of the country's National Intel ...
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Iran and Azerbaijan: Neighbors with High Partnership Potentials
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Iran and Azerbaijan: Neighbors with High Partnership Potentials

Monday 28 April 2025 ،
Qatar and the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council erupted and Qatar was put under Saudi-led blockade, Iran and Turkey raised the need to establish a Persian Gulf-Black Sea Corridor connecting Iran and Turkey and Qatar. Another option was a route including Armenia and Georgia. They partially operation ...
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
Qatar: This base is one of the largest US military command centers in West Asia region and plays a vital role in the country’s air force operations. Given its relatively short distance from Iran, this base would be one of the first targets for Iranian ballistic and hypersonic missiles in the e ...
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Trump Escaping Netanyahu’s  Regional Game to Avoid Troubles
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Trump Escaping Netanyahu’s Regional Game to Avoid Troubles

Saturday 10 May 2025 ،
Qatar and Oman. According to Israeli sources, the White House had even pressured Netanyahu to agree with Hamas before Trump's visit to the region.  Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that Trump intends to skip Israel during forthcoming visit to the region, a symbolic move that reflects his ...
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
Qatar and the UAE. This visit is coming as West Asia is in a state of geopolitical tensions and the policies of Trump's administration in many cases are unclear and it is expected that the framework of the US relations with the host countries be set for the next four years during the visit. The ...
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US President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia for a $1 Trillion Deal
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US President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia for a $1 Trillion Deal

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
Qatar and the UAE. In Qatar, he is set to receive a luxury Boeing 747, valued at $400 million, to serve as a new Air Force One. This gift has drawn criticism, with US Congressman Ritchie Torres calling for an investigation into the potential implications of accepting such a valuable gift from a fore ...
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Iran: Talks Unnecessary if the US Demands Zero Enrichment
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Iran: Talks Unnecessary if the US Demands Zero Enrichment

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
Qatar. The talks focused on principles and generalities, with Iran reaffirming its red lines, particularly the issue of uranium enrichment. The Iranian government made it clear that they would not negotiate on regional issues or defense and missile power. The Iranian deputy foreign minister emphasi ...

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