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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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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026
Saudi Arabia and Qatar rush for security deals with Somalia after Israel recognized Somaliland breakaway region as independent state with Emirati help.
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Oil, Trade, and Tariffs: The Middle East at the Center of Geoeconomic Tensions
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Oil, Trade, and Tariffs: The Middle East at the Center of Geoeconomic Tensions

Tuesday 24 February 2026
According to The Global Risks Report 2026, geo-economic confrontation now tops global threats
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Iran Executes Largest Military Action Against the US Since World War II
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Iran Executes Largest Military Action Against the US Since World War II

Saturday 28 February 2026
In response to US-Israeli actions, Iran has launched the most comprehensive military operation against American interests since the conclusion of World War II
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War of Infrastructures Damaging Vulnerable Persian Gulf Arab Economies
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War of Infrastructures Damaging Vulnerable Persian Gulf Arab Economies

Monday 16 March 2026
Iran war is inflicting a heavy price on the Arab monarchies enabling anti-Iranian Israeli and American attacks.
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Iran Categorically Denies the Unfounded Claims Made by the UAE
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Iran Categorically Denies the Unfounded Claims Made by the UAE

Tuesday 21 April 2026
The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s representative has denounced the baseless charges made against Iran by the UAE
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Parliament Speaker views Financial Warfare as Key Battleground Against US
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Parliament Speaker views Financial Warfare as Key Battleground Against US

Saturday 25 April 2026
Ghalibaf: Economic resistance key to weakening US influence, financial warfare main battleground against US
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC

Saturday 2 May 2026
UAE exit from OPEC is not just driven by economic ambitions. It has much to say about broader regional interests.
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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
The wealthy Arab monarchy is hit by division that may threaten its very existence as Abu Dhabi monopolizes power.
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UAE Put on Notice by Khatam al-Anbia HQ Over Potential Aggression
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UAE Put on Notice by Khatam al-Anbia HQ Over Potential Aggression

Wednesday 6 May 2026
Hostile action from Emirati soil against Iranian islands, ports, or coastlines will not be tolerated
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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
The US announcement of ’Project Freedom’ to provide escorts in the Strait of Hormuz failed to ensure safety
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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
Backed by the US and the Zionist regime, the UAE has doubled down on a path that fuels regional tensions
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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
Washington and Israeli regime prioritize the UAE over other Arab allies as Abu Dhabi is key to the lie interests.
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WSJ and NYT Fact-Check Trump’s Claims on Delaying Strikes Against Iran
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WSJ and NYT Fact-Check Trump’s Claims on Delaying Strikes Against Iran

Tuesday 19 May 2026
The US president blamed regional Arab nations for delaying pre-planned strikes on Iran
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Moscow: UN Shows Double Standards on Iran; US, Israel Behind UAE Plant Attack
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Moscow: UN Shows Double Standards on Iran; US, Israel Behind UAE Plant Attack

Wednesday 20 May 2026
Russia has accused the UN and IAEA of employing double standards regarding nuclear facility attacks
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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
According to Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, multiple Persian Gulf Arab nations and Jordan have aided the American-Israeli aggression on Iran

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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.