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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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Middle East Conflicts: Are America and Israel Seeking Security or Resources?
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Middle East Conflicts: Are America and Israel Seeking Security or Resources?

Sunday 26 April 2026
escalating crises, the struggle between two contrasting philosophies has never been more evident ALWAGHT- In a world confronted by escalating crises—from regional conflicts to energy and food shortages—the struggle between two contrasting philosophies has never been more evident. One phi ...
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Hezbollah Prepared for Truce Collapse: Why Does Netanyahu Want War?
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Hezbollah Prepared for Truce Collapse: Why Does Netanyahu Want War?

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
escalating the crisis on the northern front, Tel Aviv hopes to derail the entire regional deal and knock it off course. Domestic and international pressure is mounting on Washington to de‑escalate. A growing share of the US public, and even some of US political elites, believes these wars serve Isr ...
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Does the UN Vote Reflect Western Bias or True Justice?
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Does the UN Vote Reflect Western Bias or True Justice?

Thursday 30 April 2026 ،
escalating tensions and calling for an immediate end to the crisis.
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Collapse of a Dream? Emirates Union May Be Teetering on the Edge
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Collapse of a Dream? Emirates Union May Be Teetering on the Edge

Tuesday 5 May 2026 ،
escalating tensions between Sheikh Rashid and Mohammed bin Zayed, the UAE’s president, over bin Zayed’s ambitious and troublesome regional policies, which have led to confrontations with neighbors like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. These reports likely only scratch the surface of deep ...
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Triggers Downturn in Global LNG Market
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Triggers Downturn in Global LNG Market

Wednesday 6 May 2026 ،
escalating geopolitical tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—following US and Israeli attacks against Iran—pushed the market into a new phase. As one of the world's most critical energy transit routes, disruption to the strait caused a significant reduction in global supp ...
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Doomed from the Start: How Trump’s ’Project Freedom’ Never Got Off the Ground
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Doomed from the Start: How Trump’s ’Project Freedom’ Never Got Off the Ground

Wednesday 6 May 2026 ،
escalating risk perceptions and the plan's premature failure—indicating that Donald Trump's latest initiative was effectively dead on arrival. Developments in the Persian Gulf have shown that unilateral attempts to secure the Strait of Hormuz can actually make the vital waterway more ...
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The UAE’s Covert Alliance with Those Fueling Regional Chaos
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The UAE’s Covert Alliance with Those Fueling Regional Chaos

Wednesday 6 May 2026 ،
escalating tensions—reportedly citing Iranian threats and leaning on the United States and Israel. Analysts suggest this approach stems from internal crises and strategic miscalculation, as the UAE seeks to preserve its fragile power structure by aligning with unreliable partners. Given that U ...
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis

Thursday 7 May 2026 ،
escalating tensions, describing the current regional situation as a critical turning point. He underscored the importance of establishing a sustainable ceasefire and direct dialogues among conflicting parties. The top Chinese diplomat voiced China's steadfast support for the Islamic Republic, a ...
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Iran, Britain Exchange Views on Regional Situation
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Iran, Britain Exchange Views on Regional Situation

Saturday 9 May 2026 ،
escalating tensions following the recent US and Israeli military action against Iran, which has heightened security concerns throughout the Persian Gulf. In response to attacks on its vessels—initiated on February 28, 2026—Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran Urges UN Security Council to Punish Persian Gulf States for Backing US-Israeli Attack
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Iran Urges UN Security Council to Punish Persian Gulf States for Backing US-Israeli Attack

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
escalating Iran's diplomatic campaign and highlighting growing tensions between Tehran and several US-aligned governments in West Asia.

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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.