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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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Saudi Drone Shot Down by Yemeni Forces Over Ta’izz
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Saudi Drone Shot Down by Yemeni Forces Over Ta’izz

Sunday 6 September 2026
clashes in several areas. The developments come amid broader tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, including Sana’a’s declared maritime blockade and subsequent attacks targeting Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea.
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Yemeni Forces Push Back Saudi Troops in al-Jawf’s al-Yatama
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Yemeni Forces Push Back Saudi Troops in al-Jawf’s al-Yatama

Tuesday 8 September 2026 ،
clashes followed a series of Saudi airstrikes and cruise missile attacks on several Yemeni provinces. Yemen said it responded with missile and drone strikes on Saudi military and energy facilities, while Saudi authorities confirmed that southern energy sites were hit, causing fires and temporary ope ...
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Mokha Capture: A Red Sea Balance Shifter
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Mokha Capture: A Red Sea Balance Shifter

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
clashes in Yemen. Reuters reports that after capturing Mokha, Ansarallah forces have moved toward the Hanish Islands, with fighting pushing Saudi-backed forces back toward Dhubab, an area in direct proximity to Bab-el-Mandeb and facing Mayun Island. This shift matters greatly, because if it contin ...
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UAE-Algeria Rift Is Beyond a Diplomatic Gap
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UAE-Algeria Rift Is Beyond a Diplomatic Gap

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
clashes with Algeria's position: Algiers backs self-determination for the Sahrawi people and the Polisario Front, and treats Western Sahara as a central pillar of its foreign policy. Taken together, these moves show how Abu Dhabi has spent recent years, through security partnerships, backing fo ...
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Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation
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Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
clashes, the Saudis struck this port city to press Ansarullah and foist on it a balance of threat. The importance of the islands overlooking the Bab-el-Mandeb, especially Perim island exactly comes from its location. Actually, it's significance lies in its geographical position. The security of ...
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Early Fall: Why’s Anti-Ansarallah Front Collapsed This Soon?
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Early Fall: Why’s Anti-Ansarallah Front Collapsed This Soon?

Sunday 13 September 2026 ،
clashes. The structure that looks unified and disciplined on the paper is not necessarily so on the ground. A major portion of anti-Ansarullah forces in Yemen have belonged to conflict-ridden Saudi and Emirati militia networks. So, the issue is not just dispute among Yemeni commanders. Actually, th ...
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Ali Al-Taher Capture Toll a Hyperbole, Hezbollah in Proper Conditions: Analyst
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Ali Al-Taher Capture Toll a Hyperbole, Hezbollah in Proper Conditions: Analyst

Wednesday 16 September 2026 ،
clashes and Hezbollah's re-entry to the battle following Iran war, adding that this state of unilateral ceasefire that was constantly breached by the Israelis continued until February 28. With the beginning of Israeli-American war on Iran and announcement of martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah ...
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Iran’s "Self-sacrificers Exercise": A Strong Public Message to the US
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Iran’s "Self-sacrificers Exercise": A Strong Public Message to the US

Saturday 19 September 2026 ،
clashes continue, the protraction of war has not shaken the people's resolve to turn to the streets in support of their country. After months of organizing nightly rallies in support of the Islamic Republic and national security, on Friday people staged large-scale Self-sacrificers' Exercis ...
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Mecca Attack amid War of Narratives: Three Clues to Settle the Riddle
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Mecca Attack amid War of Narratives: Three Clues to Settle the Riddle

Saturday 19 September 2026 ،
clashes with American forces in 2025. Viewed through that lens, the key question is whether targeting Mecca could have delivered gains commensurate with the political and religious costs it would impose on Ansarullah. Plainly, no. On the battlefield, the Houthis have a range of tools at their dispo ...
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Latest on Yemen Conflict: Ansarullah Eyeing Progress to Aden
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Latest on Yemen Conflict: Ansarullah Eyeing Progress to Aden

Monday 21 September 2026 ،
clashes whose consequences will not be limited to inside Yemen, but spread to impact the national security of Arab countries, international maritime security, and world energy markets. After recent weeks of success in liberating the strategic city of Mokha, the Yemeni armed forces have continued to ...

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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.