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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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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
markets and the notable rise in prices over the past 24 hours are clear indicators of heightened risk. Security in this region cannot be achieved through symbolic or unilateral actions, but only through sustainable arrangements and recognition of influential regional actors. Increasing reliance on m ...
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Discrimination against Arab Allies: Why Does UAE Matter More to US Security Umbrella?
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Discrimination against Arab Allies: Why Does UAE Matter More to US Security Umbrella?

Thursday 7 May 2026 ،
markets. Earlier, the Trump Organization’s partnership with DAMAC, developing the Trump International Golf Club, Dubai, within the Damac Hills complex, had already cemented the brand’s position in the UAE’s luxury property and tourism market. The 18-hole golf course designed by Tig ...
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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 ،
market by focusing on Venezuela’s oil resources, and has now turned its attention to the strategically vital Persian Gulf region. Under this policy, the final goal of Washington is to press the independent energy suppliers to limit Washington’s import options prospectively. From this vi ...
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US Releases 53mn Barrels from Oil Reserve Amid Iran War Fallout
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US Releases 53mn Barrels from Oil Reserve Amid Iran War Fallout

Tuesday 12 May 2026 ،
markets disrupted by the conflict with Iran and the blockage of Strait of Hormuz shipping, the US is distributing 53.3 million barrels of crude from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to energy firms. The United States is releasing 53.3 million barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve ...
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Pezeshkian Pledges to Prevent War from Burdening Iranians’ Daily Lives
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Pezeshkian Pledges to Prevent War from Burdening Iranians’ Daily Lives

Tuesday 12 May 2026 ،
market stability ALWAGHT- President Masoud Pezeshkian, underscoring his government's strategic emphasis on international trade and regional collaboration, said Iran is moving decisively to address present challenges while giving priority to economic diplomacy and lasting market stability. Presi ...
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Just Weeks of Commercial Oil Left, IEA Head Cautions
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Just Weeks of Commercial Oil Left, IEA Head Cautions

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
markets, explaining that while there was a major surplus before the US-Israeli aggression began on February 28, the war has rapidly shifted the situation. According to the IEA's latest monthly oil market report, global observed oil inventories fell at a record pace in March and April, dropping ...
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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade
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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
markets - Coordinating with neighboring countries to move commercial and consumer shipments The Caspian Sea route The New York Times reports that while facing the US naval blockade, Iran has continued trading through the Caspian Sea with Russia and Central Asia. Russian and regional goods enter I ...
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
markets, with rising oil prices and falling gold prices reflecting investor fears over the future of the Persian Gulf crisis. Any escalation in the Strait of Hormuz could threaten global energy exports, while even a temporary agreement securing oil exports and free shipping could ease inflation pres ...
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Amid Mediators’ Visits to Tehran, Questions Rise about Terms of Any Iran-US Agreement
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Amid Mediators’ Visits to Tehran, Questions Rise about Terms of Any Iran-US Agreement

Sunday 24 May 2026 ،
market and fuel prices, and even to ensure a smooth World Cup, which kicks off in just three weeks. These signs are especially telling given the dire economic situation caused by oil shortages in the market and the grim outlook for the next month if the situation persists. Experts warn that if the ...
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

Sunday 24 May 2026 ،
market goods, especially in its western cities. Since the war began, items such as chicken, cooking oil, and potatoes have nearly doubled in price. These goods mostly entered Turkmenistan through the Sarakhs transit border crossing, a route that ground to a halt once the war started, putting serious ...

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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.