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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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Oman

Ansarullah Leader Meets Omani Delegation in Sana’a
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Ansarullah Leader Meets Omani Delegation in Sana’a

Tuesday 8 June 2021
Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement met on Monday with an official delegation from Oman, which is seeking to facilitate a face-saving Saudi exit from the Yemen war.
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What’s Behind Saudi Red Carpet for Omani Sultan?
Analysis

What’s Behind Saudi Red Carpet for Omani Sultan?

Wednesday 14 July 2021
Increasingly losing allies, bin Salman seeks to save the remaining. But Oman can’t be a favorable one as it pursues neutrality.
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How Are Strategic Ports Playing Role in UAE-Oman Competition
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How Are Strategic Ports Playing Role in UAE-Oman Competition

Saturday 4 September 2021
The rivalry of ports of the UAE and Oman is increasing as the two expand service and transportation capacities.
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Big Goals Behind Iran FM’s Persian Gulf Visit
Analysis

Big Goals Behind Iran FM’s Persian Gulf Visit

Saturday 15 January 2022
The top Iranian diplomat visited Muscat and Doha to expand economic and political ties as new administration gives neighbors important place in its policy.
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Omani FM Syria Visit a Prelude to Syria Return to Arab Community
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Omani FM Syria Visit a Prelude to Syria Return to Arab Community

Wednesday 2 February 2022
The Omani FM met with the Syrian leader and possibly discussed Damascus retaking of its seat at the Arab League.
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Independence, Missing of Arab States
Analysis

Independence, Missing of Arab States

Monday 14 February 2022
The Arab world has all it needs to be independent of the US influence. But it lacks resolved leaders.
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We Want More Contacts with Iran, Says Omani FM
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We Want More Contacts with Iran, Says Omani FM

Sunday 20 March 2022
The Omani FM said that Oman and Islamic Republic can do even better in continuing their already friendly ties.
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Iran President to Visit Oman on Monday
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Iran President to Visit Oman on Monday

Saturday 21 May 2022
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi is set to travel to Oman on Monday at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said.
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How Can Iranian Gas Pipeline to Oman Enhance Tehran’s Place in Geopolitics of Energy?
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How Can Iranian Gas Pipeline to Oman Enhance Tehran’s Place in Geopolitics of Energy?

Monday 23 May 2022
Iran plans to complete the gas pipeline to Oman and the latter says it works with Tehran despite the American sanctions.
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No Airspace for Normalization: Oman Dissalows Israeli Flights
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No Airspace for Normalization: Oman Dissalows Israeli Flights

Sunday 21 August 2022
Oman said it is not opening its airspace to Israeli flights, a decision wreaking plans for shorter flights to East Asia.
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Bone in the Throat: How is Oman an Obstacle to Israeli-Arab Normalization?
Analysis

Bone in the Throat: How is Oman an Obstacle to Israeli-Arab Normalization?

Wednesday 16 November 2022
Israeli delegation visited Oman to get permission for flights over Omani airspace, but its efforts are going nowhere.
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Iran Foreign Minister Arrives in Oman Bearing Presidential Message
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Iran Foreign Minister Arrives in Oman Bearing Presidential Message

Wednesday 28 December 2022
Iranian Foreign Minister arrived in the Omani capital on Tuesday for talks on various regional and international issues, and also to convey a message from President Ebrahim Raeisi to the Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
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An Overview of Oman’s Behavior in Normalization Process
Analysis

An Overview of Oman’s Behavior in Normalization Process

Thursday 2 March 2023
Oman seems to be vacillating between remaining off the Arab-Israeli normalization and being tempted to embrace Israel.
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West Asia Security Order Outlook from Perspective of Network Alliances
Analysis

West Asia Security Order Outlook from Perspective of Network Alliances

Wednesday 15 March 2023
West Asia is heading to a new security order not favorable to the US and Washington would lose its regional hegemony.
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What’s Oman Sultan’s Tehran Visit Agenda?
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What’s Oman Sultan’s Tehran Visit Agenda?

Sunday 28 May 2023
Oman’s leader is coming to Iran to discuss bilateral ties and a set of regional issues.

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Palestinians Protest near Nablus against Return of Settlers to Homesh

Palestinians Protest near Nablus against Return of Settlers to Homesh