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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 Does Trump Want From Cuba?
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?

Thursday 29 January 2026
United States. Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cuba neither boomed nor collapsed, it held its course. Today, however, Cuba’s situation is profoundly different. The island is experiencing its deepest economic crisis in decades, grappling with inflation over 20%, years of declining ...
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback

Tuesday 3 February 2026 ،
United States amid broader competition over global trade infrastructure. The ruling also places a pending $23 billion global sale of CK Hutchison's port assets, including these terminals, in jeopardy. In its statement, China's office accused some country of using bullying tactics and assert ...
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Armed Boats Challenge to Capture Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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Armed Boats Challenge to Capture Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Tuesday that multiple small armed craft attempted to intercept a commercial vessel approximately 16 nautical miles north of Oman. The incident took place within the inbound traffic lane of the Strait of Hormuz. The agency stated the vesse ...
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US to Drop India Tariffs Linked to Russia After Trade Deal
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US to Drop India Tariffs Linked to Russia After Trade Deal

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
United States and India have finalized a preliminary trade deal, centered on the removal of a 25% tariff the US had imposed on Indian goods due to India's purchases of Russian oil. This tariff will be lifted effective immediately, as part of an agreement where India commits to halting direct and ...
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Iran: Missiles and Nuclear Enrichment Not Up for Debate
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Iran: Missiles and Nuclear Enrichment Not Up for Debate

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
United States as a good start but cautioned that a long path remains to rebuild trust. The discussions, held in Oman and focused exclusively on Iran's nuclear file, represent a resumption of dialogue. Araghchi stated that both sides are consulting their capitals to determine the next steps. Ara ...
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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 ،
United States as a positive good start that can be continued. He stated that the final decision on proceeding will be made after consultations in both capitals, though a consensus for further dialogue seems to exist. The six hours of talks, held in a constructive atmosphere after a long interruption ...
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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 ،
United States. On one hand, these regional states lack both the capacity and the courage to refuse American demands; should the United States decides to take action against Iran, it would likely utilize the airspace and territories of certain countries in the region. On the other hand, these countr ...
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
Riyadh is in unseating the UAE in the south and uniting Yemen’s southern tribes for a potential push against Ansarullah. Alwaght- After Saudi Arabia’s success to push back the UAE and its aligned groups from southern Yemen in the past few weeks, the kingdom’s motivation to revive strateg ...
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Revolution Anniversary: Ayatollah Khamenei Stresses Need For "Show of Will"
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Revolution Anniversary: Ayatollah Khamenei Stresses Need For "Show of Will"

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
United States. He stated that diplomatic talks can only succeed if American counterparts respect Iran's rights, asserting that Iran does not accept any dictates. Araghchi dismissed the effectiveness of external pressure or military threats, declaring that such tactics would not force Iran to sur ...
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Iran’s Armed Forces Vow "Stronger, Broader" Response to Any Threat
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Iran’s Armed Forces Vow "Stronger, Broader" Response to Any Threat

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
United States and Israel. It accused these enemies and global arrogance of using sanctions, threats, and warmongering to undermine Iran, but claimed these efforts have resulted only in humiliation and defeat for the adversaries. Concluding with a call to national unity, the statement urged the publ ...

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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.