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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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Humiliated Superpower: How US Levers Are Going Dull in Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Humiliated Superpower: How US Levers Are Going Dull in Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Thursday 30 April 2026
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are immediately reflected in energy prices. As a result, traders are focusing far more on real-world risks on the ground than on political statements published by the White House. Meanwhile, Iran, as a key regional player, plays a major role in shaping market ...
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Trump’s "Project Freedom" a Failure Story
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Trump’s "Project Freedom" a Failure Story

Tuesday 5 May 2026 ،
Rising gasoline prices in the US, from $2 to over $4 per gallon in recent days, have become a serious headache for the White House, especially with congressional elections upcoming. Fuel shortages for airplanes on both sides of the Atlantic have created a cascade of economic pressures, forcing gover ...
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Riyadh Declares It Will Not Permit Use of Its Airspace for Strikes on Iran
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Riyadh Declares It Will Not Permit Use of Its Airspace for Strikes on Iran

Saturday 9 May 2026 ،
tensions between Tehran and Washington, underscoring Riyadh's commitment to de-escalation rather than confrontation. The source added that there are efforts aimed at falsely accusing Riyadh of providing direct support for military aggression in the region, reiterating that unknown parties are wo ...
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Pipeline VS. Strait: How’s Riyadh Aspiring to Bypass Strait of Hormuz?
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Pipeline VS. Strait: How’s Riyadh Aspiring to Bypass Strait of Hormuz?

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
tensions after Gaza war, pushed Saudi Arabia and the UAE to start looking for ways to bypass Hormuz altogether. In April 2026, Saudi Arabia’s railway authority announced five new trade routes linking various parts of the kingdom to the Red Sea. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have also unveiled a joint ...
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Grossi: I Will Visit Persian Gulf to Ensure Nuclear Security
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Grossi: I Will Visit Persian Gulf to Ensure Nuclear Security

Wednesday 20 May 2026 ،
tensions have made protecting sensitive energy infrastructure a central focus of international consultations.
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
tensions. According to reports, a possible US proposal includes reducing military tensions, easing Iran's oil exports, releasing financial assets, and providing economic exemptions, with nuclear disagreements postponed to later stages. However, Iran's negotiating spokesman Esmail Baghaei has ...
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

Sunday 24 May 2026 ،
tensions escalate. In the energy sector, Central Asia is not faring much better. With oil prices crossing roughly $100 a barrel in the midst of war and the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, energy-importing nations in the region are facing severe economic pressure. Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, whi ...
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As Netanyahu Escalates Lebanon Aggression, He Faces Three Risks
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As Netanyahu Escalates Lebanon Aggression, He Faces Three Risks

Saturday 30 May 2026 ،
tensions high on the Lebanon border and continuing the fight with Hezbollah is not just a military matter, but it is a political tool to manage his domestic crisis and prolong his government’s survival. In fact, after hardliners in his cabinet, like National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, ...
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Israel Caught in a War and Defeat Cycle in Lebanon
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Israel Caught in a War and Defeat Cycle in Lebanon

Tuesday 2 June 2026 ،
tensions escalate in Lebanon, the ceasefire would become pointless. So Netanyahu has not gotten Trump’s approval for massive bombing of Beirut, while the Israeli military is simultaneously pressuring him to order large-scale strikes on southern Beirut. Why are army commanders insisting on maj ...
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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf
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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf

Thursday 11 June 2026 ،
tensions back to a higher level. Iran's tough response Given Iranian armed forces' warnings about response to any aggression, immediately after the American attacks, Iran struck a number of American positions in the region. Reports said Iran hit the Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain. Media outl ...

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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.