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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 Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?
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What’s Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?

Sunday 9 November 2025
de-escalation zone under a US-brokered non-aggression pact between Syria and Israel. A Syrian defense official confirmed that the US C-130 transport aircraft have already conducted flights to the site to assess the condition of the runway. While a US official requested the base's name and locat ...
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
de-escalation. By highlighting the destructive outcomes of the terrorist threats for the security of Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iran can lure the two sides into cooperation and convergence. These threats make no sense to Turkey and Qatar as mediators and they, actually, have no understanding of thes ...
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Muscat Forum, a Path for Understanding and Convergence in Persian Gulf Region
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Muscat Forum, a Path for Understanding and Convergence in Persian Gulf Region

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
de-escalation of tensions in the region. The two sides reviewed the trajectory of their bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions and support diplomatic approaches to resolving crises. Both emphasized the importa ...
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UN Calls for Israel’s Withdrawal from Palestinian Territories
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UN Calls for Israel’s Withdrawal from Palestinian Territories

Wednesday 3 December 2025 ،
de-escalation and civilian protection, and praised the Palestinian Authority’s institution-building efforts while stressing the need for continued development and Palestinian reconciliation.
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Threaten Critical Ceasefire
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Threaten Critical Ceasefire

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
de-escalation. Humanitarian organizations are warning of a catastrophic situation in Gaza, where infrastructure is severely damaged and civilian casualties continue to rise. With the truce under threat, the delivery of aid and medical supplies is again at risk. Global attention remains foc ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
Chinese mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia is growing mature, allowing Riyadh and Tehran to work for cooperation not envisioned before 2023 rapprochement deal. Alwaght- As the security and political developments gain pace in West Asia, Iran and Saudi Arabia more than before move towards strengt ...
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Yemen Approves Prisoner Exchange Covering Nearly 3,000 Detainees
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Yemen Approves Prisoner Exchange Covering Nearly 3,000 Detainees

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
de-escalation, using humanitarian initiatives to stabilize relations between the parties. Oman’s neutral role as a mediator highlights the regional dimension of peace efforts, even as major political and economic issues remain unresolved.
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FM Fidan, the Mysterious Man of Turkish Foreign Policy
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FM Fidan, the Mysterious Man of Turkish Foreign Policy

Saturday 27 December 2025 ،
de-escalation as a tool to reduce border risks and free Turkey’s hand for economic and geopolitical maneuvering. This calculated easing of tensions can run parallel to military-security posturing. In Fidan’s narrative, Turkey can, on one front, leverage its fight against the PKK as a ter ...
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
de-escalation and God protection of lives of civilians and paving the way for stability. Despite renewing the deal, on Saturday evening, eastern Syria became scene to rejuvenated clashes. The SDF issued a statement saying that government in Damascus systematically continues its deployment of forces ...
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
de-escalation, and conflict prevention. Saudi Arabia expressed its commitment to regional stability, security, and development, emphasized the importance of solidarity among Islamic countries, and rejected any form of aggression or escalation against Iran. The Saudi official also expressed a willing ...

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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.