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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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EU invites Syria’s HTS Leadership to Brussels Following Massacre of Alawites
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EU invites Syria’s HTS Leadership to Brussels Following Massacre of Alawites

Wednesday 12 March 2025
Damascus but has instead focused on persecuting Syria’s Alawite minority, with reports of hundreds of civilians slaughtered in a single day.
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?

Thursday 13 March 2025 ،
Damascus are on the rise across the country. After a military confrontation between the Druze minority and the HTS armed fighters, in recent days armed revolt have expanded to the coastal provinces, leading to deadly clashes and massive massacare of civilians especially the Alawites at the hand of ...
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HTS Aggression on Lebanon Fuels Worries about Regional Instability
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HTS Aggression on Lebanon Fuels Worries about Regional Instability

Tuesday 18 March 2025 ،
Damascus to the border areas and fired artillery at border regions, including Hermel. Social media activists published footages showing Syrian forces shelling regions inside Lebanon and displacing people. Al-Nashrah news outlet reported that as a result of the shelling by the Syrian armed groups to ...
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In New Year’s Message, Leader Urges Increased Investment to Enhance Production
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In New Year’s Message, Leader Urges Increased Investment to Enhance Production

Saturday 22 March 2025 ،
Damascus and senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders assassinated by Israel. Despite these tragedies, he highlighted the Iranian people's resilience and unity, evident in their massive turnout at Raisi’s funeral. Acknowledging economic hardships, particularly in the latter half of the year, Ay ...
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?

Wednesday 26 March 2025 ،
Damascus to terrorist groups, it seemed that domestic and foreign events were working in Erdogan's favor, but the arrest of the Istanbul mayor will undermine the government's efforts to gain popularity and credibility at home. According to observers, one of the risks for Erdogan is that the ...
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Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest
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Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest

Friday 28 March 2025 ،
Damascus in recent months have pushed the Turkish exports to Syria up substantially. So, if the crisis in Turkey goes on, the exports to Syria will suffer disruptions, and hence a serious challenge. Turkey has announced its readiness to invest in Syria's energy infrastructure and reconstruction, ...
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UK Warns Israel Against Syria Strikes Over Regional Stability
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UK Warns Israel Against Syria Strikes Over Regional Stability

Saturday 5 April 2025 ،
Damascus, Hama, Homs, and Dara’a. One strike in Dara’a killed nine civilians, according to Syrian media. These attacks followed earlier strikes and a ground incursion that resulted in 13 more deaths. The escalation has intensified concerns about Syria's already fragile state. Since ...
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Stab in the Back: Allies Turning Syria into Graveyard of Erdogan’s Dreams
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Stab in the Back: Allies Turning Syria into Graveyard of Erdogan’s Dreams

Monday 7 April 2025 ،
Damascus and also building a sway over Syrian military forces using military advisors who will oversee new Syrian army formation.  Earlier, Israeli media outlets such as Yedioth Aharonot reported that the military cooperation project between Ankara and Damascus included equipping Hayat Tahrir ...
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?

Tuesday 15 April 2025 ،
Damascus. The Syrian presidential office announced in a statement that the meeting was held within the framework of bilateral relations and political dialogue between the two countries. No further details about the meeting were released. This is his first trip to the UAE after ousting Bashar al-Ass ...
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
Damascus marks a strategic step towards security of borders and fight against terrorism. But this move is tied to home consensus that is currently non-existent. Baghdad's tendency to hastily approach the new Syrian regime supported by Turkey and the Persian Gulf Arab monarchies sends the wrong s ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution