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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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How’s Southern Libya Become a Focal Point in New Russian Strategy?
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How’s Southern Libya Become a Focal Point in New Russian Strategy?

Monday 29 December 2025
European countries.  So, Russia have taken a different way: Expanding influence in Libya's depth. Here is where southern Libya with its remote geography, limited international watch, and natural bonds with Sahel Region turns into an ideal choice.  Airbases, the backbone of the new st ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) team along with members of the Palestinian Authority's public intelligence service. EUBAM is a civilian mission of the European Union aimed at supporting local authorities in improving their border management and security. This development has sp ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
European team would conduct initial passenger screening, with additional procedures to follow at the military-controlled crossing. Israeli websites published a stark image of the new facility; a lengthy corridor with rough asphalt, connecting the Palestinian and Egyptian sides of the Rafah crossing ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
European partners, hesitant to fully rely on their alliance with Washington. Is anti-Iranian military action possible? Even if we deem the reports about the US military deployment credible, a question presents itself: Can the US reach its goal against Iran using military force? The answer can be ...
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
European Court of Human Rights rulings, a clause some observers interpret as implicitly tied to discussions around Ocalan's potential release. This apparent lack of flexibility from Ankara is now casting a shadow over the peace process, leaving it fragile and fraught with challenges. The 51-mem ...
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Iraqi Resistance Groups’ Surprises in War: Aspects and Implications
Analysis

Iraqi Resistance Groups’ Surprises in War: Aspects and Implications

Tuesday 17 March 2026 ،
European countries including France and Italy have begun evacuation of their military posts in Erbil to avoid further casualties and damage to the military. Secondly, the American occupation forces, who are present in Iraq against the wishes and will of the Iraqi people and government, have recentl ...
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Why’s not NATO Standing by US in Iran War?
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Why’s not NATO Standing by US in Iran War?

Wednesday 15 April 2026 ،
Europeans have become dependent in various ways. In such conditions, decisions are not easy to make for the NATO members and they grow cautious. Additionally, earlier, the US could promise low-cost and short wars, but now it is far from capable of this. The war with Iran revealed a stark reality: ...
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Trump’s "Project Freedom" a Failure Story
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Trump’s "Project Freedom" a Failure Story

Tuesday 5 May 2026 ،
European powers, despite being mired in a deepening energy crisis, think twice about approaching this vital chokepoint. Experience has shown that Iran’s armed forces show no flexibility when it comes to the security of this waterway. In such tense military and political climate, Trump’s ...
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
European economies. With neither side ready to declare success—Trump speaking of Iran's eagerness for a deal while keeping military threats on the table, and Tehran refusing a rushed agreement without guaranteed security—the region appears to be at a critical moment that could lead e ...
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla

Monday 25 May 2026 ،
European governments, including ours. Until the graphic images of violence emerged, our government had stayed silent.” Tough human conditions continue after war Though Gaza war has seemingly ended, in reality it is underway in another form, taking tolls on the Palestinians. The figures tel ...

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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.