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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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Yemen Prohibits US Crude Oil Exports via Red Sea and Surrounding Waters
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Yemen Prohibits US Crude Oil Exports via Red Sea and Surrounding Waters

Saturday 3 May 2025
Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Exemptions may be granted for humanitarian purposes or for countries that oppose US policies, provided they request approval from the Yemeni government. The HOCC also warned that sanctions would extend to companies linked to violators, including those controlle ...
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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 ،
Red Sea and the threats of the US and Israeli defense ministers chiefs against Tehran, bears meaningful messages that the Islamic Republic is prepared for any scenario and can unveil various options in the face of threats and pressure. Iran's missile capabilities: A mix of speed, precision, and ...
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Yemen’s Resistance Forced Trump’s Bombing Campaign Halt
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Yemen’s Resistance Forced Trump’s Bombing Campaign Halt

Thursday 8 May 2025 ،
Red Sea and said Trump's statements were inaccurate. It seems that Sana'a leaders are skeptical about Trump's good intentions in halting attacks on Yemen. Mohammed Taher Anam, an advisor to the Supreme Political Council of Yemen, said: The main motivation for the US to announce a ceasef ...
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Messages of Iran FM’s Saudi Visit ahead of Trump’s Regional Tour
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Messages of Iran FM’s Saudi Visit ahead of Trump’s Regional Tour

Sunday 11 May 2025 ،
Red Sea: As official statements said, the security situation in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, especially with regard to Yemen conflict, was one of the important issues raised in the talks between Araghchi and Saudi officials. Iran and Saudi Arabia, as two regional powers with a historical role i ...
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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 ،
Red Sea security.  Trump's $1 trillion investment demand from Saudi Arabia  Certainly, the most important part of this trip for Trump and the host countries is business and trade, along with the conclusion of investment agreements and partnerships in development and infrastructure is ...
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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 ،
In his Persian Gulf tour, Trump falsified concepts of true growth and development in his comparison of Arab monarchies and Iran. Alwaght- Donald Trump's tour of the Persian Gulf was surrounded by a lot of controversy. He returned home from his first foreign visit since his comeback to the White ...
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
The Saudi crown prince is interested in deep influence in post-Assad Syria and sanctions relief can help much in this path. Alwaght- Syria developments in 2025 after the fall of Bashar al-Assad government and rise to power of the interim government led by the Mohammad al-Jolani-headed armed militias ...
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US Was Forced to Halt Yemen Bombing Campaign: Ansarullah Member
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US Was Forced to Halt Yemen Bombing Campaign: Ansarullah Member

Tuesday 20 May 2025 ،
Red Sea for Tel Aviv's war and blockade on Gaza. Ansarullah's pressures on Israeli ships and ports motivated the US involvement in the Red Sea developments and launch of a bombing campaign in support of Israel. However, the US forces soon said they have halted their bombing of Yemen. Stoppin ...
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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 ،
Red Sea, resulting in the shooting downing of drones and fighter jets and attacks on American ships, showed Trump how much engaging in Netanyahu’s rules of the game can be detrimental to the American interests. A key point to note here is that Netanyahu’s plans for war are even broader ...
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Haifa Port Blockade, Yemen’s Blow to Major Israeli Trade Artery
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Haifa Port Blockade, Yemen’s Blow to Major Israeli Trade Artery

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
Red Sea, announcing their historical maritime operation against Israel. Since then, Yemen has effectively blocked one of the world’s most vital trade routes, affecting a third of the world’s container traffic and almost a quarter of all maritime trade. The economic shockwaves of the Yeme ...

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Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity

Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity