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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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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
lower prices for a long time. OPEC+, led by Russia and Saudi Arabia, agreed earlier this month to increase oil supply by 411,000 barrels per day in June. Goldman Sachs also cut its forecast for the average price of US crude this year by $3 to $56 a barrel, due to the rapid increase in OPEC+ supply ...
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Stripped of Excuse, Will Turkey Remove Forces from Iraq after PKK Disarming?
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Stripped of Excuse, Will Turkey Remove Forces from Iraq after PKK Disarming?

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
lower than 80, and at most 20. It should also be noted that the first Turkish military base was established inside Iraq in 1992. All of these bases are located more than 30 kilometers deep inside Iraqi territory. A New Arab network report indicates that Turkish intelligence activity extends to a ra ...
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Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal
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Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
low the kingdom to earn more revenue from oil sales. These factors, along with international commitments to reduce carbon emissions, have pushed Saudi Arabia towards nuclear energy. Importantly, nuclear development is not just an energy project for Riyadh, but also a symbol of the country’s t ...
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India-Pakistan War Showcased China’s Arms Power against West
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India-Pakistan War Showcased China’s Arms Power against West

Saturday 17 May 2025 ،
lowed the delivery and updating of this anti-aircraft system. Turkish-provided drones beat those of Israel One of the most highlighted scenes of the battle between India and Pakistan was a direct competition between advanced combat drones, a competition in which Turkish-made drones of Pakistan sho ...
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Hell on Earth: Gaza Suffering amid Sham Aid Promises
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Hell on Earth: Gaza Suffering amid Sham Aid Promises

Saturday 17 May 2025 ،
low, and in some cases completely out. Children are malnourished, diseases risk spreading, and the injured are not being treated, they said. If nothing is done, if food is not coming in, if water is not coming in, if vaccines are not coming in in sufficient quantities, we are already in a catastrop ...
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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 ،
low-income country in 2018, according to the UN agencies, with more than 90 percent of its population of about 25 million living below the poverty line. Sources had previously told Reuters that the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves did not exceed about $200 million, a significant drop ...
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Iran’s Military Adds Three Newly Developed Domestic Drones to Arsenal
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Iran’s Military Adds Three Newly Developed Domestic Drones to Arsenal

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
low-light conditions. Its runway-independent launch and recovery design increases its operational flexibility in diverse environments, including remote and rugged terrains. According to Ne’mati, Homa can undertake a broad range of reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering missions, playing a v ...
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Has France Really Become Supporter of Palestine?
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Has France Really Become Supporter of Palestine?

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
lowest possible level.” At the same time, Canada and France have not announced any specific practical measures, stopping at the verbal statement. In fact, the leaders of the three countries, faced with pressure from their domestic public opinion, are forced to verbally condemn Israel’s ...
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
low its chances of success in its legal battle against the central government. The fact is that the Kurdistan region's financial crisis has its roots in corrupt structure and non-transparent management of sources. Actually, without fundamental reforms, no foreign pressure or legal agreement can ...
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Creeping Inflation in Persian Gulf Arab States
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Creeping Inflation in Persian Gulf Arab States

Wednesday 11 June 2025 ،
low pace, pushing up the costs of goods and services. Alwaght- In many Arab countries, Eid al-Adha is one of the most significant holidays of the year. During this occasion, family shopping becomes especially widespread. People typically buy gifts such as clothing and animals for sacrifice, known as ...

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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.