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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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Iran and Qatar Discuss Turmoil in Syria
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Iran and Qatar Discuss Turmoil in Syria

Saturday 7 December 2024
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Saturday. The two officials discussed the latest developments in Syria, which is experiencing a surge of armed militancy. They also addressed bilateral relations between Iran and Qatar, the Israeli regime’s crimes in Gaza, and the sit ...
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What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?
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What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?

Monday 3 February 2025 ،
Qatari officials to Syria on the heels of al-Assad government's fall and their meetings with him, the suspicion has been strengthened that al-Jolani is not willing to expand relations with Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this trip will provide the opportunity to eliminate Riyadh's possible pessimis ...
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President Pezeshkian: Iran and Qatar Exploring New Paths for Cooperation
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President Pezeshkian: Iran and Qatar Exploring New Paths for Cooperation

Wednesday 19 February 2025 ،
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation. He highlighted Iran’s commitment to fostering regional stability through good neighborliness, mutual respect, and cons ...
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Qatari side, has provided the necessary basis for further strengthening relations between Tehran and Doha in all areas of interest, foremost among them economic cooperation. In this regard, during the important meeting between the Qatari emir and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran on the ...
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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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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?
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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?

Wednesday 25 June 2025 ،
Qatari government and people and their bilateral relations over the past years have been perfect and progressive at all levels. Certainly, Iran observed all security protocols in this operation to make sure there would be no damage to Qatar's interests and citizens. In other words, the Islamic R ...
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Why Would Qatar Trust the US about Its Security after Israeli Attack?
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Why Would Qatar Trust the US about Its Security after Israeli Attack?

Sunday 14 September 2025 ،
Qatari capital Doha in an effort to assassinate leaders of Hamas resistance movement, Qatari officials flew to the US to be guests of Israel's staunch backer President Donald Trump. Hamad al-Miftah, the deputy head of the Qatari delegation, said in an X post: The great dinner with President Tru ...
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told CNN: This response is currently being consulted and discussed with other partners, and a decision on the matter is expected to be made at the Arab and Islamic Summit to be held in Doha. In such circumstances, the only formal collec ...
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
Qatari capital Doha. This is the first Israeli attack on Qatar since start of the Gaza war. The attack targeted Hamas leaders while they were weighing up a US-proposed ceasefire deal. The attack, which drew widespread condemnations from Islamic and world countries, is expected to leave a heavy econo ...
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President Pezeshkian calls on Muslims to boycott Israel ahead of Arab-Islamic summit in Doha
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President Pezeshkian calls on Muslims to boycott Israel ahead of Arab-Islamic summit in Doha

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
Qatari capital. The strike targeted Hamas leaders discussing a proposed US-brokered deal but instead killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer. Although top Hamas leaders survived, the attack drew unanimous condemnation from the UN Security Council. Pezeshkian accused the United State ...

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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.