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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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What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?
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What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?

Tuesday 5 March 2024
Arab nations along the Persian Gulf have acknowledged the significance of their military, leading to the enactment of mandatory service laws
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Bitter Water: Understanding the Jordan-Israel Water Disputes
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Bitter Water: Understanding the Jordan-Israel Water Disputes

Wednesday 6 March 2024
Water treaties have consistently sparked political tensions, serving as a permanent tool for the Zionist regime to uphold its dominance
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How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?
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How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

Tuesday 12 March 2024
Bin Salman, who envisions a prosperous Saudi Arabia through his ambitious projects, has actually caused the country to confront an 80% surge in budget deficit
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Top General: The Israeli Attack Won’t Remain Unanswered.
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Top General: The Israeli Attack Won’t Remain Unanswered.

Saturday 6 April 2024
Iran’s highest-ranking military commander gave an assurance that a revenge for the Israeli fatal strike on the country’s diplomatic mission in Damascus is inevitable, noting that Tehran will decide how and when to carry out the retaliatory operation.
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Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the positions taken by the UAE and Saudi Arabia amid Iran’s attack on Israel
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Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the positions taken by the UAE and Saudi Arabia amid Iran’s attack on Israel

Wednesday 17 April 2024
The Wall Street Journal, referencing Arab officials, disclosed that Saudi Arabia and the UAE declined to grant the US and Israel access to their airspace
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Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes
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Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes

Wednesday 24 April 2024
The (P) GCC and EU held a meeting to discuss Gaza war, but they do not make much difference as long as there are not serious checks to Israel.
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Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector
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Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector

Tuesday 7 May 2024
The Chairman of the AEOI stated that Iran is prepared to engage in nuclear technology cooperation with regional countries, particularly Saudi Arabia
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Intense competition between Saudi Arabia and the UAE for investment in Egypt
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Intense competition between Saudi Arabia and the UAE for investment in Egypt

Sunday 12 May 2024
Informed government sources in Egypt have reported on Saudi Arabia’s new proposal
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first.
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Why’s Riyadh Named a Security Figure as Ambassador to Damascus?
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Why’s Riyadh Named a Security Figure as Ambassador to Damascus?

Saturday 1 June 2024
The Saudis seem to still follow their old agenda and are not honest in their hand of friendship to Syria.
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Iran and Saudi Arabia condemn Israeli atrocities in Rafah
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Iran and Saudi Arabia condemn Israeli atrocities in Rafah

Sunday 2 June 2024
High-ranking Iranian and Saudi diplomats held talks regarding the recent developments in the region and the Gaza crisis
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The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah condemns Saudi Arabia for using the Hajj pilgrimage for political purposes
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The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah condemns Saudi Arabia for using the Hajj pilgrimage for political purposes

Sunday 9 June 2024
Sayyid Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah, said: The Saudi government is exploiting the Hajj pilgrimage
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Bagheri Kani and Faisal bin Farhan held a meeting
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Bagheri Kani and Faisal bin Farhan held a meeting

Tuesday 11 June 2024
On the sidelines of the second day of the BRICS foreign ministers’ summit, the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met and exchanged views
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What’s behind Saudi Ambassador’s Visit to Iraqi Holy Shiite Cities?
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What’s behind Saudi Ambassador’s Visit to Iraqi Holy Shiite Cities?

Thursday 13 June 2024
The Saudi diplomat met with authorities of the two religious cities of Najaf and Karbala as part of a plan to broaden ties with Baghdad to take on Iran in Iraq.
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Middle East Eye: UAE’s Ties to Arms Manufacturer Supporting "Israel" During the Gaza Conflict
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Middle East Eye: UAE’s Ties to Arms Manufacturer Supporting "Israel" During the Gaza Conflict

Tuesday 2 July 2024
The Middle East Eye website released a report detailing the UAE’s connection with a Serbian company providing arms to "Israel" during the Gaza conflict

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