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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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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Defense on Tuesday said that “we cannot do anything for citizens suffering in the extreme winter. Gaza does not need an internal solution. It needs an international solution, it needs transition to the second phase [of ceasefire]. We have to enter the second phase and start reconstruction.&rdq ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Defense Committee. He was among those who pushed hard for legislation of the fight against terrorism in National Assembly. As a distinguished member of the Constitution Committee, he opposed federalism and insisted on Iraq's Arab identity.  After then PM and Dawa Party head Ibrahim Jaafari ...
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
Minister of Turkey Hakan Fidan has admitted recently, adding that Ankara is active in eastern Syria conflict. He further threatened that after Hasakah, Turkey will chase PKK group in Iraq's Sinjar Mountains of Mosul.  Although Turkey’s primary objective along its southern borders is ...
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
Minister Abbas Araghchi was a guest to Turkish counterpart and president. During the visit to Turkey of Iran's top diplomat, Araghchi met his counterpart Hakan Fidan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two sides, media report, discussed de-escalation and further instability in the region. A ...
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Resistance Key to Lebanon’s Future: Sheikh Naim
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Resistance Key to Lebanon’s Future: Sheikh Naim

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
Minister. He emphasized that national cooperation between the people, army, government, and Resistance is crucial for shaping Lebanon's future and reaffirmed the deep-rooted partnership between Hezbollah and the Amal Movement. In his concluding remarks, Sheikh Qassem addressed the recent buildi ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated on Sunday that “the Prime Minister believes negotiations must include limiting ballistic missiles and ending support for the Iranian axis.” In similarly confrontational remarks, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar alleged that &ld ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman was signed as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government seeks to rally regional support against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Somalia’s Defense Ministry said the agreement aims to &ldqu ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Minister Keir Starmer urged European nations to end their reliance on the US military support, calling for stronger intra-European cooperation instead.  I’m talking about a vision of European security and greater European autonomy, that does not herald US withdrawal but answers the call ...
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Minister Abbas Araghchi, said progress was made on a set of guiding principles for a potential deal, while US Vice President JD Vance cautioned that key American red lines have yet to be fully acknowledged. The exercises and talks together illustrate Tehran’s dual approach of strengthening reg ...
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Shocking Sexual Abuse Rates Reveal Bitter Truth about Israeli Female Soldiers
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Shocking Sexual Abuse Rates Reveal Bitter Truth about Israeli Female Soldiers

Thursday 19 February 2026 ،
Defense Committee's spotlight  The increase in sexual harassment legal cases within the military in recent years has prompted the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to intervene in May 2025.  In a special meeting, the committee examined how sexual crimes in the milit ...

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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.