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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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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?

Monday 8 September 2025
policy— from pressure on Ukraine and NATO to closeness to Russia as the West's adversary— has always been challenged by critics. The failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize could have pushed him to rename a military institution more honestly instead of seeking peace. This action once a ...
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Unlike Govt., People Think Hezbollah Weapons Source of Security
Analysis

Unlike Govt., People Think Hezbollah Weapons Source of Security

Monday 8 September 2025 ،
policy has ignited a fresh crisis within Lebanon's political and security spheres. What do the polls say? A survey by Information International, a Beirut-based research firm, shows that 58 percent of Lebanese oppose Hezbollah handing over its weapons as long as there are no guarantees for the ...
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Doha Meeting between Words and Actions
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Doha Meeting between Words and Actions

Tuesday 16 September 2025 ،
policy, Washington sought to establish a new security order in West Asia centered on safeguarding the security interests of the Israeli regime, ending its geopolitical isolation, and integrating it into the region's arrangements. In doing so, it sent a message to Arab countries that the only way ...
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Saudi Arabia under Pakistani Nuclear Umbrella Amid Transforming Security Equations
Analysis

Saudi Arabia under Pakistani Nuclear Umbrella Amid Transforming Security Equations

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
policy. By aligning itself with Islamabad, Saudi Arabia is signaling that it no longer views Israel merely as a potential future ally (based on the horizon of normalization agreements) but rather as a top-tier security threat to the Arabian Peninsula. Although Islamabad may not possess the most adv ...
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Gaza Ceasefire a Tactical Move in Netanyahu’s Crisis-making Strategy: Expert
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Gaza Ceasefire a Tactical Move in Netanyahu’s Crisis-making Strategy: Expert

Sunday 12 October 2025 ،
policy option into an internal threat. On the international level, the United States, as the primary external actor and a structural supporter of the Israeli regime, shifted its strategy following the erosion of Tel Aviv's operational efficacy. Its approach moved from unconditional military sup ...
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Gaza Ceasefire a Lie with "Yellow Line" Trap
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Gaza Ceasefire a Lie with "Yellow Line" Trap

Wednesday 22 October 2025 ،
policy of strangulation and human hostage-taking. The Gaza government stresses that a minimum of 600 aid trucks per day, carrying food, medicine, fuel, and relief items, are essential to meet the population's urgent needs. The crisis is compounded by more than 22,000 wounded people awaiting hal ...
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Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran
Analysis

Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran

Thursday 23 October 2025 ،
policy of the big powers in dealing with other countries has always been driven by specific reservations. Their loyal allies gain access to cutting-edge technology and benefits, while independent and critical nations face severe restrictions and pressure. The US is a top example of a country holding ...
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?
Analysis

What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
policy doctrine and would face fierce opposition from many of his own political allies. His base overwhelmingly wants the US to disengage from foreign conflicts, and a military intervention in Venezuela would directly run counter to Trump's promises to his supporters. International actors not a ...
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
policy of the current Israeli government.  Meanwhile, to maintain his fragile coalition, Netanyahu, especially after his military defeat in Gaza and accepting the ceasefire with Hamas resistance movement, has to make concessions to the hardliners.  Internally, Netanyahu's coalition g ...
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Nuclear Tests Resumption: Trump’s Struggle to Cover Up US Decline
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Nuclear Tests Resumption: Trump’s Struggle to Cover Up US Decline

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
policy, the US President Donald Trump has ordered resuming nuclear tests after decades, signaling entry into a new Cold War between Washington and its global rivals like China and Russia. This order, coming shortly after renaming Department of Defense to Department of War, indicates a resolute deci ...

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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.