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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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Riyadh’s Strategic Mistake and Ansarullah’s Historic Opportunity: Is Hormuz-Bab-el-Mandeb Equation Brewing?
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Riyadh’s Strategic Mistake and Ansarullah’s Historic Opportunity: Is Hormuz-Bab-el-Mandeb Equation Brewing?

Wednesday 15 July 2026
dealing with a Yemen it no longer recognizes. The deterrence equation is no longer just about threatening infrastructure like airports or Saudi Aramco facilities—the very leverage that once forced Riyadh to the negotiating table. Now, the full length of Saudi commercial and oil shipping lanes ...
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Hamas Gaza Govt. Dissolution: Aims and Effects
Paper

Hamas Gaza Govt. Dissolution: Aims and Effects

Thursday 16 July 2026 ،
deal. The resistance movement's press office announced on July 6 that it dissolved the government, paving the way for work of a technocratic committee for administration of the Palestinian enclave. Meanwhile, the deputy head of the government action follow-up committee and head of the state em ...
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A Visit with Dangerous Agenda: What Does Lebanon’s Aoun Seek in the US?
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A Visit with Dangerous Agenda: What Does Lebanon’s Aoun Seek in the US?

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
deal with Israel. Office of the Lebanese president said that the trip's core aims are cementing the ceasefire deal, withdrawal of the Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, implementing the deal, and strengthening Lebanon’s sovereignty. Before leaving for Washington, Aoun held multiple ph ...
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From Zaporizhzhia to Darkhovin: A Look at IAEA’s Double Standards
Report

From Zaporizhzhia to Darkhovin: A Look at IAEA’s Double Standards

Wednesday 22 July 2026 ،
dealing with Ukraine and Iran wars.  Immediate reaction in Ukraine  From the very first days of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the IAEA turned Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant into one of its top priorities. Rafael Grossi personally traveled to Ukraine multiple times, the agency s ...
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Al-Hayya Elected Leader of Hamas: Continuing Sinwar’s Path or Starting a New Chapter?
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Al-Hayya Elected Leader of Hamas: Continuing Sinwar’s Path or Starting a New Chapter?

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
deal is entering its second stage and the broader region is witnessing escalated conflict, the resistance movement decided to hold its internal election. According to Saudi-funded Al-Shargh news network, the last round of competition was a close one between al-Hayya and Mashal, with the latter final ...
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Why’s UAE Gone Silent in Renewed Saudi-Yemeni Escalation?
Analysis

Why’s UAE Gone Silent in Renewed Saudi-Yemeni Escalation?

Monday 27 July 2026 ،
deal that would elevate Saudi Arabia’s role in shaping Yemen’s post-war order. Over the past several years, the UAE invested heavily in military and economic assets to entrench its influence across the south. But a few months ago, under political and on-the-ground pressure from Saudi Ar ...
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Why Hasn’t Oil Friendship with China Worked for Saudis?
Analysis

Why Hasn’t Oil Friendship with China Worked for Saudis?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
deal. Only two days later, two oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, were struck by rockets and drones, attacks that forced the international shipping companies to issue new security warnings about transiting Bab-el-Mandeb. What makes the blockade different is that this time Saudi Arabia is not announced ...
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Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?
Analysis

Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
deal about the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. This is not the first time the hawkish president withdraws his threats against in the last minutes. Since the war with Iran escalated, Trump has pulled back from his own threats at least six times in 2026, each time after issuing fier ...
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Bombing in Lebanon, Talking in Italy: Why Does Negotiating with Tel Aviv not Work?
Analysis

Bombing in Lebanon, Talking in Italy: Why Does Negotiating with Tel Aviv not Work?

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
deal. But a review of the previous six rounds reveals that a significant portion of the commitments meant to de-escalate tensions remain stuck on paper, with Israeli occupation unwilling to act on their obligations. Exit that never completed One of the central pillars of the talks has been the wit ...
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Hezbollah’s New Strategy for Managing Potential Tensions with New Syria
Analysis

Hezbollah’s New Strategy for Managing Potential Tensions with New Syria

Thursday 6 August 2026 ،
deal. For the resistance, then, military deterrence remains irreplaceable when it comes to the Israeli regime. But that logic does not necessarily apply to Syria, and dialogue with Damascus, in fact, could be part of a broader threat-reduction strategy. There is another critical factor: Syria's ...

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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.