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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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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst
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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst

Wednesday 24 September 2025
Security Council vote, the United States alone used its veto to stand against 14 votes, effectively voting for the continuation of the crimes of the child-killing Israeli regime. Therefore, the main achievement of such conferences is not an immediate change on the ground, but a political and diploma ...
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Britain, and the US. What aid does the flotilla carry? According to the International Committee for Breaking the Siege of Gaza the participating ships carry considerable amounts of relief equipment, medic ...
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Israelis Truely Worried about an Attack Bigger Than That of Oct. 7
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Israelis Truely Worried about an Attack Bigger Than That of Oct. 7

Wednesday 1 October 2025 ،
Security and Zionist Strategy in a report recently published said that Yemeni operations have proven that there is no room for underestimating these threats. The institute mentions the growing increase in the type and extent of the deterrence of the Yemeni armed forces.  Channel 7 of the Zioni ...
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Trump’s Gaza Plan: A New Test of Strategic Arab Passivity
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Trump’s Gaza Plan: A New Test of Strategic Arab Passivity

Wednesday 1 October 2025 ،
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt.  The statement welcomed the leadership of Donald Trump and his efforts to end the war in Gaza, expressing confidence in his willingness to find a path to peace. This positive reaction from these countries, and even from the Palestinian Authority itself, signals ...
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Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
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Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Iranian ambassador to Riyadh met with a senior Saudi official to discuss strengthening bilateral relations ALWAGHT- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Iranian ambassador to Riyadh met with a senior Saudi official to discuss str ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
Saudi Arabia to influence the electoral process and secure parliamentary seats for their preferred allies. From this perspective, the upcoming vote is not merely an internal contest but a critical part of the broader power struggle in a West Asia that has undergone unprecedented shifts in the last t ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, Trump, who entered politics with a businessman's mindset, always prioritizes economic interests in his decisions. Therefore, his selection of a special envoy for Iraq can be seen as a calculated step to guarantee Washington's access to this country's vast oil ...
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Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran
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Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran

Thursday 23 October 2025 ،
Security Council, Iran's rational and principled standings about right of all nations for use of peace nuclear energy and technology, without any need for submission to the bullying and pressure of the powers, is everyday gaining weight and acceptance.  Iran's policy rests on the princ ...
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Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order
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Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
Security and economy: Two wings of Turkish influence  During the visit, an array of strategic pacts on energy, defense, investment, and higher education were signed. These agreements indicate Turkey's push for establishing its lasting presence in the Persian Gulf region through structural ...
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025 ،
Saudi Arabia. Being taken by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the desert areas West of Anbar province, these protective measures are a serious reaction to the remaining threats of the ISIS terrorist group and the unexploded ordnance left behind by the terrorists. But beyond a security rout ...

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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.