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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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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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Bagram Base: US’s Strategic Watch Post Helping Contain Taliban, Asian Rivals
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Bagram Base: US’s Strategic Watch Post Helping Contain Taliban, Asian Rivals

Saturday 17 May 2025 ،
Qatar, Trump said that we're going to keep Bagram Air Base. We weren't going to give that up because it's one hour away from China. One hour. He further claimed it is currently held by China. You know who occupies it now? China. He had earlier said that China produces its nuclear missile ...
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?

Sunday 18 May 2025 ،
Qatar's per capita income with $78,220 and the UAE's per capita income of $88,960 per year are at the top of the world list, and have even surpassed the US on the list.  In the economic growth index, Iraq and Kuwait have also recorded a growth of 7.9 percent in recent years, which has ...
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Pezeshkian Says Deal Achievable if US Ceases Intimidation Tactics
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Pezeshkian Says Deal Achievable if US Ceases Intimidation Tactics

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the Tehran Dialogue Forum, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that a deal with the United States is achievable—but only if Washington abandons its coercive tactics. This comes amid rising tensions and threats from US Presid ...
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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?
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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
Qatar visit, Trump said: I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good — make it a freedom zone. Let the United States get involved and make it just a freedom zone. In this regard, the US officials, sources familiar with the matter said, in a new proposal suggested relocation of half a m ...
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Iran’s Firm Stance in Nuclear Talks Disallows Another Libya Scenario
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Iran’s Firm Stance in Nuclear Talks Disallows Another Libya Scenario

Saturday 24 May 2025 ،
Qatar he also claimed that Iran has enough oil and does not need nuclear energy. Such bullying statements and departure from the positive atmosphere at the negotiating table, which seems to be influenced by the increase in the Israeli lobbying, have placed the possibility of reaching an agreement i ...

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