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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’s Air Defense a Tough Test for US Air Superiority
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Yemen’s Air Defense a Tough Test for US Air Superiority

Saturday 3 May 2025
ballistic missiles and cruise missiles to drones, including the movement's defense capabilities that have surprised the world. Various reports indicate that Ansarallah has acquired advanced indigenous missiles such as Thaqeb, Barq, Fatir and Hatem with medium range that are capable of destroyin ...
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Ben Gurion Airport Targeted by Yemeni Ballistic Missile
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Ben Gurion Airport Targeted by Yemeni Ballistic Missile

Sunday 4 May 2025 ،
ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Armed Forces struck Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, bypassing four layers of air defense including Israel’s Arrow and US-made THAAD systems. The impact caused massive explosions and a shockwave felt up to 50 km away, injuring at least seven people an ...
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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 ،
ballistic missiles, are not very effective against such missiles. In the meantime, the Qassem Basir missile, as one of Iran's latest achievements, offers a combination of long range, high accuracy, and the ability to carry specialized warheads. This missile can hit strategic targets with very l ...
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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 ،
ballistic missiles reached the US naval ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. These attacks represented a big blow to the US military hegemony. Actually, this deterrent response pushed the White House to order immediate stop of the aggression to steer clear of a broader conflict.  The US, whi ...
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Failed Mission: Tel Aviv Running into Impasse on Yemen
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Failed Mission: Tel Aviv Running into Impasse on Yemen

Monday 12 May 2025 ،
ballistic missile attack on Israel. The attack set off the rocket alerts in several parts of the occupied territories including the Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Tel Aviv and other cities. According to Israel's Channel 14, the missile evaded the US-provided THAAD air defense system before being intercept ...
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Yemen Conducts Third ’Hypersonic’ Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Airport Within 24 Hours
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Yemen Conducts Third ’Hypersonic’ Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Airport Within 24 Hours

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
ballistic missile at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Wednesday, declaring it an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing military assault. He claimed the missile successfully hit its target, disrupting air traffic and sending millions into shelters. Saree stated t ...
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Israeli Airstrikes on Western Yemen Ports Kill 1, Injure 9
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Israeli Airstrikes on Western Yemen Ports Kill 1, Injure 9

Saturday 17 May 2025 ،
ballistic missile. Brigadier General Yahya Saree of Yemen’s military claimed the missile strike achieved its goals, forcing hundreds of thousands into shelters. As the Gaza war intensifies, Yemeni forces have imposed a maritime blockade to halt arms shipments to Israel and pledged to continue ...
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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 ،
ballistic missiles and drones. Last week, Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport, power plants in the areas of Hayz and Dhahan, and a cement factory in Amran Governorate. This followed attacks by Yemeni forces on Ben-Gurion Airport. The Israeli mili ...
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From Star Wars to Golden Dome: Is the Game Repeating Itself?
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From Star Wars to Golden Dome: Is the Game Repeating Itself?

Saturday 24 May 2025 ،
ballistic and even hypersonic missiles, which are way harder to deal with due to their high speed and maneuverability. He said that this project is expected to go operational by end of his presidency in 2029.  Here rises a question: Given the US's large size and huge costs of the project, ...
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Yemeni Missile Disrupts Flights at Ben Gurion, Forces Settlers into Shelters
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Yemeni Missile Disrupts Flights at Ben Gurion, Forces Settlers into Shelters

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
ballistic missile. Yemen's military stated it used a hypersonic missile to strike Lod Airport (Ben Gurion), declaring the operation a success that forced settlers into shelters and disrupted airport operations. Yemen’s Armed Forces announced an ongoing air blockade on Lod Airport, citing ...

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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