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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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Iraq Inter-Shiite Dialogue to Shape Contours of Next Stage
Analysis

Iraq Inter-Shiite Dialogue to Shape Contours of Next Stage

Tuesday 7 December 2021
Ammar Al-Hakim will meet with al-Sadr today at his residence in Najaf to hold talks and complete the negotiations about the election case.  Now here is a question: What's behind al-Sadr's flexibility and shift of approach to dialogue after tough stances in dealing with the SCF? Th ...
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Iraq’s PMF Anniversary: Rise of Savior with Historic Fatwa
Analysis

Iraq’s PMF Anniversary: Rise of Savior with Historic Fatwa

Thursday 16 June 2022 ،
Ammar al-Hakim, the head of national wisdom party, in an address shed light on the educational aspect of the Hashd's foundation. He held that the fatwa was unifying to all Iraqi sects and faiths and even political tendencies. Thanks to this unity, they managed to obliterate terrorism, return the ...
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Sadr’s Departure, SCF’s Choices for New Govt. Formation
Analysis

Sadr’s Departure, SCF’s Choices for New Govt. Formation

Monday 20 June 2022 ،
Ammar al-Hakim, have explicitly called for the return of the resigned MPs and a change in the position of al-Sadr. What the SCF has emphasized from the beginning is the formation of a national unity government, not isolation of one coalition and domination of the other over the government. Therefore ...
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Iraq Limbo: SCF Activities and Tangible Progress towards Stalemate End
Analysis

Iraq Limbo: SCF Activities and Tangible Progress towards Stalemate End

Tuesday 5 July 2022 ،
Ammar al-Hakim-led National Forces, which are part of SCF, presented an initiative for an agreement on formation of transition cabinet until new elections are held.  The proposal, however, faced opposition of some forces present in the SCF, especially State of Law bloc led by ex-PM Nouri Malik ...
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Iraqis Need to Abandon Current Lose-lose Game
Analysis

Iraqis Need to Abandon Current Lose-lose Game

Tuesday 2 August 2022 ،
Ammar al-Hakim in Saturday evening stressed that the situation in Iraq invites for domination of the language of logic, wisdom, and dialogue.  Al-Maalomah news website, quoting al-Hakim, reported that the National Wisdom Movement is calling for direct Sadrist Movement and the SCF talks.  ...
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While Various Countries Condemn Iran Terrorist Attack, West Remains Silent
Analysis

While Various Countries Condemn Iran Terrorist Attack, West Remains Silent

Friday 28 October 2022 ،
Ammar al-Hakim in a message condemned the attack.  “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. Azerbaijan, as a country that has faced terrorism, strongly condemns all forms of terrorism, a statement by Azerbaijan's forei ...
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American Ambassador to Iraq Under Scrutiny for Suspicious Interventionist Activities
Analysis

American Ambassador to Iraq Under Scrutiny for Suspicious Interventionist Activities

Wednesday 8 March 2023 ،
Ammar al-Hakim and Nasr Coalition head Haider al-Abadi, both members of the SCF.  Despite the Sadrist claims that are made for pressuring the SCF and damaging its popularity among public opinion, the US Treasury Department had sanctioned the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) chairman Falih al- ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
Analysis

Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
Ammar al-Hakim has allied with Haider al-Abadi's Al-Nasr Coalition, forming the National Forces Alliance. The Badr Organization led by Hadi al-Amiri, like Al-Sadiqoon and State of Law, is competing without forming alliances with other prominent Shia groups. Sunni coalitions include the Progress ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
Analysis

Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Ammar al-Hakim with the Al-Hikma Movement, and the independent list of Hadi al-Amiri, representing the political wing of the Badr Organization. For these forces, Baghdad is not just a contest for parliamentary seats but a crucial test of their political and popular influence. Any victory or defeat i ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Ammar al-Hakim leads the Al-Hikma Movement; and Hadi al-Amiri runs independently through the political wing of the Badr Organization. The Al-Sadiqoon list, led by Qais al-Khazali, is also among the main blocs, fielding candidates in many provinces. There are also regional coalitions active in certa ...

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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.