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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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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026
Steve Witkoff, Trump advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner, American billionaire Marc Jeffrey Rowan, the US Deputy National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel, and President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga. According to the White House statement, these people make up the “founding executive boa ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff, the US envoy to the Middle East, stating at a press conference in Florida that in response to a question about reopening the Rafah crossing. We must open it. We have promised. The Rafah crossing holds strategic significance for the people of Gaza as it represents the only land gate c ...
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Foreign Minister Araghchi: Negotiations Ineffective Under Threat of Force
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Foreign Minister Araghchi: Negotiations Ineffective Under Threat of Force

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff, and Iran has not submitted any request for negotiations with the United States. Araghchi emphasized that negotiations cannot be effective under threats or excessive demands and must take place from an equal position based on mutual respect and reciprocal interests. He rejected the u ...
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US-Iran Talks Conclude in Muscat; Iranian FM Declares "Good Start"
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US-Iran Talks Conclude in Muscat; Iranian FM Declares "Good Start"

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff, whose team notably included CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper. Both sides, along with Omani officials, characterized the talks as serious and useful, agreeing to reconvene after internal consultations. This round marks a resumption of dialogue after five previous rounds were halte ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff, the US envoy to the Middle East: “If the issue of Iran’s ballistic missiles is not resolved in negotiations, Israel will take action against it itself.” Despite the threats from Tel Aviv’s leadership regarding an attack on Iran, the reality within Israeli soci ...
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Geneva Hosts Iran–IAEA Talks Ahead of Indirect Negotiations with Washington
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Geneva Hosts Iran–IAEA Talks Ahead of Indirect Negotiations with Washington

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff, as regional tensions remain high amid increased US military deployments ordered by President Donald Trump. Iran has reiterated that any agreement must result in effective sanctions relief, while anti-war groups warn that renewed confrontation would be devastating, recalling the 12-day ...
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Iran FM, IAEA Head Discuss Framework for Potential Iran–US Deal
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Iran FM, IAEA Head Discuss Framework for Potential Iran–US Deal

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff, amid rising regional tensions fueled by military deployments ordered by US President Donald Trump, with Tehran warning it would respond decisively to any further military action.
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Araghchi Expected to Meet Witkoff Thursday in Geneva
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Araghchi Expected to Meet Witkoff Thursday in Geneva

Sunday 22 February 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday. Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi said the Iranian team is preparing a framework draft for a potential agreement on the country’s nuclear program and is expected to meet US negotiator Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday. He emphasized that diplomacy remain ...
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White House Hit by Insider Dispute over Iran War
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White House Hit by Insider Dispute over Iran War

Wednesday 18 March 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the West Asia. These sources indicate that the dispute centered around the issue of war with Iran, with Trump believing that Witkoff and Kushner, due to their Jewish identity, prioritized Netanyahu’s interests in dragging the US into a war with Ir ...
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
Steve Witkoff. The sheer size and caliber of both delegations underscore the gravity of the issues at hand. Ahead of the official negotiations, both Iranian and American envoys held separate meetings with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, exchanging messages aimed at defusing tensions and fo ...

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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.