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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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Saudi Arabia

With Multi-billion Plans Collapsing, Saudi Megaprojets Prove a Failure Story
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With Multi-billion Plans Collapsing, Saudi Megaprojets Prove a Failure Story

Wednesday 19 November 2025
The kingdom is trying to sell a picture of progress of its megaprojects, but figures suggest it will soon need to review its ambitious path.
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025
US approves sale of F-35 to Saudi Arabia, but question remain if this deal a game-changer to Riyadh and the region.
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Iran, China Pledge to Deepen Strategic Cooperation
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Iran, China Pledge to Deepen Strategic Cooperation

Tuesday 9 December 2025
During talks in Tehran, Iranian and Chinese senior diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025
Chinese mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia is growing mature, allowing Riyadh and Tehran to work for cooperation not envisioned before 2023 rapprochement deal.
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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
A new Yemen prisoner exchange agreement, mediated by Oman, will see nearly 3,000 detainees released
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Ansarullah Warns South Yemen Proxy War Serves Israeli Dominance Agenda
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Ansarullah Warns South Yemen Proxy War Serves Israeli Dominance Agenda

Saturday 27 December 2025
A senior Ansarullah official criticized the fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and UAE-allied STC militants in southern Yemen
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only  Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse

Sunday 28 December 2025
The UAE is rebelling against Saudi Arabia in southern Yemen through its proxies and Riyadh has limited options.
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South

Sunday 28 December 2025
The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar emphasized the importance of maintaining Yemen’s territorial integrity and national unity
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Tehran and Riyadh Call for Restraining Israeli Aggression
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Tehran and Riyadh Call for Restraining Israeli Aggression

Monday 29 December 2025
Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers stressed the importance of accountability for the Zionist regime and an end to its aggressions
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Yemen Calls for UAE Forces’ Exit as Emergency Is Announced in Hadhramout
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Yemen Calls for UAE Forces’ Exit as Emergency Is Announced in Hadhramout

Tuesday 30 December 2025
Yemen orders UAE troops out within 24 hours, imposes state of emergency over Hadhramout tensions
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Iran Advocates Regional Action to Maintain Yemen’s Unity
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Iran Advocates Regional Action to Maintain Yemen’s Unity

Thursday 1 January 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on regional states to act in support of Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?

Friday 16 January 2026
Saudi Arabia decided that inaction could give its rival the UAE a strategic edge.
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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics
Analysis

Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics

Tuesday 27 January 2026
The Saudis are going to great lengths to ensure an upper hand over the UAE in Yemen’s south, but their success remains a question.
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability

Wednesday 28 January 2026
On Tuesday, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a conversation
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Iran And Saudi Arabia Issue Warnings of Potential Harmful Outcomes from Regional Tensions
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Iran And Saudi Arabia Issue Warnings of Potential Harmful Outcomes from Regional Tensions

Wednesday 28 January 2026
Any escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States in West Asia could result in dangerous consequences for regional security and stability

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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.