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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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What Are Hezbollah’s Options in Response to Israeli Assassination of Senior Comdr.?
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What Are Hezbollah’s Options in Response to Israeli Assassination of Senior Comdr.?

Monday 1 December 2025
tensions between Lebanon and the Israeli regime has emerged. Analysts believe that Hezbollah is now assessing a set of operational and strategic options to react precisely and effectively to the Israeli assassination of commander of its elite Radwan Force at a proper time. Over the past year, Hezbo ...
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
tensions between the Turkish state and its Kurdish minority, a dynamic stretching back centuries to the status of Kurds under both the Ottoman Empire and the modern Republic of Turkey. Hopes for Kurdish autonomy flared briefly after World War I with the Ottoman defeat and the Treaty of Sèvre ...
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
tensions erupted in later November when “Hadhramaut Tribal Coalition (HTC)” that represents the independent Hadhrami identity and is loyal to the Aden-based, Saudi-backed government took preemptive actions to block advances of the UAE-supported Hadhrami Elite Forces (HEF), which are loya ...
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Iran FM’s Baku Visit Highlights Neighbors’ Need for Closer Cooperation
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Iran FM’s Baku Visit Highlights Neighbors’ Need for Closer Cooperation

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
tensions between the two neighbors. It should not be forgotten that if it was not for Tel Aviv’s interventions, the two countries’ relations could continue with zero tension. During the 12-day war, multiple reports from media and intelligence sources indicated that the Israeli regime ut ...
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Iranian President to Tour Central Asia, Visiting Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
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Iranian President to Tour Central Asia, Visiting Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
tensions. Overall, the two-day trip signals Iran’s intention to capitalize on historical, religious, and cultural ties with Central Asian nations to foster multi-layered cooperation in sectors including energy, agriculture, and transportation. This outreach aims to enhance connectivity and co ...
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
tensions. Therefore, as this situation unfolds, the potential for escalated tensions remains high. This tanker incident has now become a symbol of the wider political and economic struggles in the region. Without the initiation of effective dialogue and diplomacy, the consequences could severely th ...
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Southern Lebanon Hit by Israeli Airstrikes as Ceasefire Violations Persist
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Southern Lebanon Hit by Israeli Airstrikes as Ceasefire Violations Persist

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
In the latest escalation, Israeli warplanes struck targets across southern Lebanon ALWAGHT- In the latest escalation, Israeli warplanes struck targets across southern Lebanon, further undermining a ceasefire that has been in place for nearly a year between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon’s stat ...
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The negotiating delegations agreed to reconvene, scheduling the second round of this meeting for next March in Islamabad. This Tehran session marks the first gathering of special envoys from Afghanistan’s neighboring countries. It forms part of a se ...
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
tensions. He described internal actors within the Kurdish movement, from SDF units on the ground to the PKK leadership in Iraq’s Qandil Mountains, as signals undermining the prospect of a negotiated outcome. Kaplan argued that a decisive moment is approaching, where these actors will either al ...
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
tensions in Syria raise questions about al-Sharaa’s capability to control the security situation in the country. Americans doubtful of al-Sharaa Even well before the recent shooting that killed three US troops, Western analysts held no positive or hopeful view of the West’s and Washin ...

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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.