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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on
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What’s behind Tel Aviv Announcing Rafah a "Closed Military Zone?

What’s behind Tel Aviv Announcing Rafah a "Closed Military Zone?

Israel is taking steps for a broader freedom of action on the border with Egypt amid shifting regional dynamics.
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Why’s Trump Admitted Direct US Complicity in Israel’s War on Iran?

Why’s Trump Admitted Direct US Complicity in Israel’s War on Iran?

Trump claimed full responsibility for anti-Iranian aggression, giving Iran legal grounds for legitimate response.
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Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote

Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote

Iraq is preparing to hold its toughest parliamentary election that can change the political landscape in the coup.
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Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?

Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?

The country is facing risk of partition or long-term war as the two sides show no will for dialogue.
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Ghalibaf’s Islamabad Visit: New Step to Strengthening Alliance

Ghalibaf’s Islamabad Visit: New Step to Strengthening Alliance

The visit is a highlight of the two countries’ growing alliance in the face of emerging challenges.
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism

Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism

Mamadani does not hide his opposition to capitalism or support to the Palestinian cause.

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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst

European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst

Europe is recognizing Palestinian state to ease public pressure, but in practice this move would not serve any Palestinian interests.
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Saudi Arabia under Pakistani Nuclear Umbrella Amid Transforming Security Equations

Saudi Arabia under Pakistani Nuclear Umbrella Amid Transforming Security Equations

The Saudis are sure the US takes Israeli side when crisis erupts and so foreign protection is an illusion.
US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges

US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges

Washington favors a Lebanon defenselesss to the Israeli aggression, but Hezbollah is not yielding to pressures.
US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert

US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert

The Americans want to ensure at least economic and financial dominance over Iraq before any moves for withdrawal.
Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert

Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert

The Israeli PM knows that agreeing to a ceasefire deal will lead to collapse of his government and his political end.

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After Hamas, Hezbollah and Yemen, Iraqi Resistance Takes on Israeli Regime

After Hamas, Hezbollah and Yemen, Iraqi Resistance Takes on Israeli Regime

In a major sign of the widening regional solidarity with the oppressed and starving Palestinian population in the besieged Gaza Strip, the Iraqi resistance has begun to directly target the Israeli regime’s military sites and assets.

Standing with Gaza: Yemeni Army’s Red Sea Operations Cause Jitters in Tel Aviv

Yemeni military, in another statement on Friday, said it targeted two more container ships – MSC Alanya and MSC Palatium III – in the Red Sea that were headed to the occupied Palestinian territories.
Saturday 16 December 2023

The US Air Force Is in Serious Decline

The US Air Force today would struggle to execute another Desert Storm, much less take on a peer adversary like China.
Wednesday 6 December 2023

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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.