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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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Iraq Limbo: SCF Activities and Tangible Progress towards Stalemate End

Iraq Limbo: SCF Activities and Tangible Progress towards Stalemate End

Tuesday 5 July 2022
Hakim-led National Forces, which are part of SCF, presented an initiative for an agreement on formation of transition cabinet until new elections are held.  The proposal, however, faced opposition of some forces present in the SCF, especially State of Law bloc led by ex-PM Nouri Maliki, who wa ...
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Sadr’s Supporters Launch Sit-in after Storming Iraqi Parliament

Sadr’s Supporters Launch Sit-in after Storming Iraqi Parliament

Sunday 31 July 2022 ،
Hakim, Iraqi Shia cleric and head of the National Wisdom Movement, called on the Sadrist movement and the Coordination Framework to enter into an open and direct dialogue. “The critical Iraqi situation that the internal arena is going through today requires everyone to give precedence to the ...
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Iraqis Need to Abandon Current Lose-lose Game

Iraqis Need to Abandon Current Lose-lose Game

Tuesday 2 August 2022 ،
Hakim in Saturday evening stressed that the situation in Iraq invites for domination of the language of logic, wisdom, and dialogue.  Al-Maalomah news website, quoting al-Hakim, reported that the National Wisdom Movement is calling for direct Sadrist Movement and the SCF talks.  Shafaq N ...
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How’s Arbaeen Procession in Iraq Bluring the Global Lines?

How’s Arbaeen Procession in Iraq Bluring the Global Lines?

Tuesday 6 September 2022 ،
Hakim was handed life sentence and other clerics like Sayed Muqtada al-Askari and Sayed Mohammed Hussein Fadhlulah, who fled the country, were sentenced to death in absentia.  Some Iraqis recall memories of their dangerous marches during Saddam's time to hold the Arbaeen procession secretl ...
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While Various Countries Condemn Iran Terrorist Attack, West Remains Silent

While Various Countries Condemn Iran Terrorist Attack, West Remains Silent

Friday 28 October 2022 ،
Hakim in a message condemned the attack.  “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. Azerbaijan, as a country that has faced terrorism, strongly condemns all forms of terrorism, a statement by Azerbaijan's foreign minist ...
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What’s Motivating Syria-based Terrorists to Move to Ukraine Fronts?

What’s Motivating Syria-based Terrorists to Move to Ukraine Fronts?

Monday 16 January 2023 ،
Hakim al-Shishani, the commander of Ajnad al-Kavkaz, fighting alongside his forces in Ukraine against the Russians. Russian media published this video, as a proof that the US has started using terrorist groups to back the Ukrainian army.  The reports about Syria terrorists’ transfer to U ...
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American Ambassador to Iraq Under Scrutiny for Suspicious Interventionist Activities

American Ambassador to Iraq Under Scrutiny for Suspicious Interventionist Activities

Wednesday 8 March 2023 ،
Hakim and Nasr Coalition head Haider al-Abadi, both members of the SCF.  Despite the Sadrist claims that are made for pressuring the SCF and damaging its popularity among public opinion, the US Treasury Department had sanctioned the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) chairman Falih al-Fayyad an ...
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Israeli Forces Fatally Shoot another Palestinian Youth in Fresh Raid on Nablus

Israeli Forces Fatally Shoot another Palestinian Youth in Fresh Raid on Nablus

Wednesday 26 July 2023 ،
Hakim Nada, was taken to hospital in very critical condition. He was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to the medical center. On Tuesday, three Palestinians were shot dead by the Israeli military in Nablus. The Israeli military said its forces had “engaged and neutralized&rdquo ...
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The US’s Running An Alarming Cultural Sedition Project in Iraq

The US’s Running An Alarming Cultural Sedition Project in Iraq

Monday 7 August 2023 ،
Hakim said that the ambassador's activities are not limited to politics and holding unconventional meetings by her in the holy month of Ramadan was a defiance of the Islamic principles and sharia and a crossing the red lines of Iran's cultural principles.  Mohammad al-Yasseri, an Iraqi ...
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Condemnations Pour in against Israeli Attack on Iran’s Damascus Embassy

Condemnations Pour in against Israeli Attack on Iran’s Damascus Embassy

Friday 5 April 2024 ،
Hakim, the head of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement condemned the attack.He urged the international community to take immediate action to stop the repeated violation of the sovereignty of other countries by the Israeli regime. This attack is a clear violation of all international principles and ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies