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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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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025
missiles, as well as firing drones and electric warfare and submarine operations. The anti-ship cruise missiles are considered high-precision and destruction weapons that are used to destroy naval ships and coastal targets. The drill involved surface and sub-surface naval units, coastal missile pla ...
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With Israel Extremely Afraid, How Will Yemen Retaliate?
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With Israel Extremely Afraid, How Will Yemen Retaliate?

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
missiles and drones.  In recent years, Ansarullah has succeeded in developing ballistic and cruise missiles with varying ranges, which have repeatedly managed to hit strategic targets deep inside the occupied territories. Given the small area of Israel, which has led to a concentration of thi ...
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
missiles, air-defense systems, drones, and advanced equipment from the People’s Liberation Army. The sight of allied leaders standing shoulder to shoulder with President Xi sent a clear political message: Eastern powers are closing ranks not only in the economic and political spheres, but also ...
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Israeli War on Gaza Towers: Display of Destruction, Cover for Losses
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Israeli War on Gaza Towers: Display of Destruction, Cover for Losses

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
missiles following a warning by Defense Minister Israel Katz, razing the building to the ground. Katz has threatened to wipe out Gaza’s inhabitants, stating that the initial warnings to evacuate multi-story buildings are just the beginning, as they are now being targeted. Tel Aviv has put ou ...
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Why Would Qatar Trust the US about Its Security after Israeli Attack?
Analysis

Why Would Qatar Trust the US about Its Security after Israeli Attack?

Sunday 14 September 2025 ،
missiles from the Saudi airspace at the Qatari capital Doha in an effort to assassinate leaders of Hamas resistance movement, Qatari officials flew to the US to be guests of Israel's staunch backer President Donald Trump. Hamad al-Miftah, the deputy head of the Qatari delegation, said in an X p ...
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 16 September 2025 ،
missiles, and major investments in domestic projects like the KAAN fighter jet and the Kızılelma drone all point to Ankara's resolve to raise the cost of any hostile action. Turkish officials have explicitly warned that any violation of their airspace will be met with a swift and decisive respon ...
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Saudi Arabia under Pakistani Nuclear Umbrella Amid Transforming Security Equations
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Saudi Arabia under Pakistani Nuclear Umbrella Amid Transforming Security Equations

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
missiles. Furthermore, no tangible response from the US was observed during the recent attack on Qatar. This reality has convinced Arab states that even billions spent on weapons purchases and hosting US military bases offer no guarantee of genuine support from Washington in the time of crisis.  ...
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
missiles are produced. He also described Bagram as one of the world's largest air bases, featuring a massive, reinforced concrete and steel runway. At 11,800 feet in length, the runway is capable of handling heavy cargo planes and strategic bombers. Bagram airbase's unique strategic, milita ...
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
missiles and drones targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa, and military infrastructure across the occupied territories. This direct confrontation raged for 12 days, but its shockwaves extended far beyond the region. Global oil prices surged, financial markets gyrated, and world powers scrambled to contain the c ...
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Is Iraq Next Israeli Target?
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Is Iraq Next Israeli Target?

Tuesday 30 September 2025 ،
missiles launched by Israeli jets? Notably, the Israeli jets had to fly a distance of 1,800 to 2,000 kilometers to reach Qatar, requiring mid-air refueling by KC-707 tankers. Channel 12 in Israel confirmed that this refueling took place, and once again, the footprint of American refueling tankers i ...

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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.