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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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Iran Calls on The Hague to Condemn US-Israeli Attacks
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Iran Calls on The Hague to Condemn US-Israeli Attacks

Wednesday 9 July 2025
Hadi Farajvand, urged The Hague to take a principled stand and condemn the recent Israeli and US attacks on Iran, emphasizing the city’s role as the “legal capital of the world.” He criticized the Dutch government for its silence in the face of what he called unprovoked aggression ...
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Israeli Drone Attack Kills One in Southern Lebanon in Fresh Ceasefire Breach
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Israeli Drone Attack Kills One in Southern Lebanon in Fresh Ceasefire Breach

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
Hadi Ali Khnafer. This attack followed a similar strike the previous day that killed Lebanese journalist Mohammad Shehadeh in the Nabatieh district. Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on November 27 after a prolonged conflict, Israel has continued launching attacks in Lebano ...
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Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert
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Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
Hadi Afghahi, an international affairs expert. Asked about Hamas's proposal for 60-day truce and the Israeli rejection, Afghahi said that Netanyahu's overarching policy is not to make Hamas any concessions. Netanyahu announced his objectives previously. After the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm oon ...
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert

Saturday 6 September 2025 ،
Hadi al-Amiri, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq led by Qais Khazali, Kata'ib Hezbollah, and Al-Nujaba Movement—all emphasize the implementation of the 2020 parliamentary resolution that called for expulsion of the foreign forces following the Trump-ordered assassination of top anti-terror commanders ...
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Saudi Shelling in Sa’ada, Yemen, Terrorizes Local Residents
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Saudi Shelling in Sa’ada, Yemen, Terrorizes Local Residents

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
Hadi. The campaign has failed to achieve its objectives, leaving hundreds of thousands dead and contributing to the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis.
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
Hadi Zaer, a member of the commission's media team, stated that candidates were excluded for failing to meet the requirements outlined in the amended 2018 Election Law No. 12, specifically Article 3/7. However, some officials have defended the commission's actions, framing them as a strict ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
Hadi al-Amiri, like Al-Sadiqoon and State of Law, is competing without forming alliances with other prominent Shia groups. Sunni coalitions include the Progress Alliance led by Mohammed al-Halbousi, the Sovereignty Alliance led by businessman Khamees al-Khanjar, and the Al-Azm Alliance led by Mutha ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Hadi al-Amiri, representing the political wing of the Badr Organization. For these forces, Baghdad is not just a contest for parliamentary seats but a crucial test of their political and popular influence. Any victory or defeat in the capital will have a direct impact on the national balance of powe ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Hadi al-Amiri runs independently through the political wing of the Badr Organization. The Al-Sadiqoon list, led by Qais al-Khazali, is also among the main blocs, fielding candidates in many provinces. There are also regional coalitions active in certain provinces or local alliances in contested are ...
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
Hadibu. The runways on Abd al-Kuri and Samha, the latter of which remains under construction, are exceptionally rudimentary. They are bare strips of pavement, completely lacking support infrastructure, hangars, or operational facilities. These bases put under their operation and surveillance cover ...

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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.