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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’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?

Tuesday 15 April 2025
UAE along with his Foreign Minister Assad al-Sheybani. Al-Jolani, who has recently named himself the president of the transition period without any election following a controversial new constitutional statement, is now prioritizing his foreign visits after making sure of stabilizing his position i ...
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Challenges for Possible US Ground Offensive in Yemen
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Challenges for Possible US Ground Offensive in Yemen

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
UAE are preparing for a large-scale ground attack against Ansarallah forces. According to the report, the attack is taking place in the wake of recent US airstrikes against Yemen. The Wall Street Journal added that UAE operatives in Yemen intend to take control of strategic areas on the west coast, ...
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UN Condoles Iran Over Fatal Port Blast
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UN Condoles Iran Over Fatal Port Blast

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
UAE, Jordan, and Cuba, voiced sympathy and support for Iran. The UAE and Jordan extended condolences to the government and victims’ families, while Cuba’s foreign minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. Iranian authorities have launched a thorough investigation to determine the ...
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Iran-Africa Forum: Golden Opportunity for Higher-Level Trade
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Iran-Africa Forum: Golden Opportunity for Higher-Level Trade

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
UAE is one of West Asian countries that has considerably expanded its economic partnership with Africa and according to The Finance World website, in the past five years, it has recorded a 87 percent increase in trade with Africa, reaching 235 billion dirham (about $64 billion).
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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 ،
UAE. This visit is coming as West Asia is in a state of geopolitical tensions and the policies of Trump's administration in many cases are unclear and it is expected that the framework of the US relations with the host countries be set for the next four years during the visit. Therefore, bilate ...
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US President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia for a $1 Trillion Deal
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US President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia for a $1 Trillion Deal

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
UAE. In Qatar, he is set to receive a luxury Boeing 747, valued at $400 million, to serve as a new Air Force One. This gift has drawn criticism, with US Congressman Ritchie Torres calling for an investigation into the potential implications of accepting such a valuable gift from a foreign government ...
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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 ،
UAE comes next with $486 billion and then the Iranian economy with GDP of $407 billion. Today, Arab countries are among the top per capita incomes in the world thanks to their high sales of oil and gas, but can per capita income and economic growth rates be considered a benchmark for comparing devel ...
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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 ،
UAE, and Egypt. Turkey’s power is clearly increasing, and this factor could pave the way for the Muslim Brotherhood to gain power in the region. Although Turkey has improved its relations with Egypt and the Persian Gulf monarchies in the past two years, Syria may be Ankara’s new confront ...
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Tehran Criticizes Arab League’s ‘Unacceptable’ Remarks on Three Persian Gulf Islands
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Tehran Criticizes Arab League’s ‘Unacceptable’ Remarks on Three Persian Gulf Islands

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
UAE’s sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—which have been administered by Iran since 1971. He described the Arab League’s stance as “unacceptable” and urged the organization to recognize established historical an ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain has forced Pakistan to reconsider its regional priorities. Meanwhile, Iran, with its unique geostrategic location, energy capabilities, and security commonalities with Pakistan, could become an important partner in the new equations for this country. Sharif’s vi ...

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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