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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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Yemen Approves Prisoner Exchange Covering Nearly 3,000 Detainees
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Yemen Approves Prisoner Exchange Covering Nearly 3,000 Detainees

Tuesday 23 December 2025
Muscat under Omani mediation, marking a significant humanitarian step amid years of conflict and stalled political processes. Oman welcomed the deal, praising the constructive atmosphere during the negotiations and commending the cooperation of Saudi Arabia, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, and the ...
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US-Iran Talks Conclude in Muscat; Iranian FM Declares "Good Start"
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US-Iran Talks Conclude in Muscat; Iranian FM Declares "Good Start"

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Muscat, Oman, as a good start ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi characterized the latest indirect nuclear talks with the US in Muscat, Oman, as a good start and said the dialogue can continue. Following the conclusion of indirect, Omani-mediated talks in Muscat, Iranian Foreign Minis ...
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Muscat. Then, senior negotiators left the Persian Gulf state to home for further consultations without leaking details of the negotiations or the possible proposals. The talks finished as the US has unprecedentedly amassed its military assets, mainly naval ships, in the region amid threats for milit ...
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FM Araghchi: Iran Is "Pursuing Diplomacy, But Ready for War"
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FM Araghchi: Iran Is "Pursuing Diplomacy, But Ready for War"

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
Muscat as a good start, with both sides intending to continue discussions. These negotiations occurred amid heightened regional tensions, marked by US military deployments and threats. His remarks positioned the talks against a backdrop where Iran seeks diplomatic engagement but remains on high aler ...
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
Muscat, has turned its focus to growing concerns over Iran’s missile capabilities. The analysis stresses that while Iran does not possess a nuclear weapon, it has the necessary infrastructure and technical expertise to produce one in a relatively short time frame, a potential nuclear capacity ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Muscat, which were described as “very good” by the US President Donald Trump, the Israeli lobby that is concerned about the outcomes of these talks is pushing to disrupt the process and block signing a deal Tel Aviv finds against its interests. Despite the fact that the negotiations are ...
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Muscat, with the main aim appears to be following up on the outcomes of the talks and advancing the coordination with the Omani mediator to continue the negotiations. Larijani arrived in the Persian Gulf Arab state on Tuesday and was received at the airport by the Oman minister of royal court. Lari ...
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Tehran Calls For ‘Serious’ Changes to EU’s ‘Unconstructive’ Policies
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Tehran Calls For ‘Serious’ Changes to EU’s ‘Unconstructive’ Policies

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
Muscat on February 6, which he described as a good start, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions.
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Geneva Hosts Iran–IAEA Talks Ahead of Indirect Negotiations with Washington
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Geneva Hosts Iran–IAEA Talks Ahead of Indirect Negotiations with Washington

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Muscat led by Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, as regional tensions remain high amid increased US military deployments ordered by President Donald Trump. Iran has reiterated that any agreement must result in effective sanctions relief, while anti-war groups warn that renewed confrontatio ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Muscat, and the very real possibility of their collapse, Iraq is rapidly transforming into a potential battleground for proxy conflict. Washington is maneuvering to contain any future confrontation with Iran, aiming to keep it limited and swift while preventing its spread to Iraq, Yemen, or Lebanon ...

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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.