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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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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community
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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community

Monday 22 June 2026
Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani actually called on his officials to take necessary security measures to protect mourners during the holy month.  His spokesman, Abdul Mateen Qane, issued a statement confirming that Haqqani had raised the issue at a ministry leadership meeting. Afghanistan ...
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Why Do Bahrain’s Shiites Need Axis of Resistance’s Security Umbrella?
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Why Do Bahrain’s Shiites Need Axis of Resistance’s Security Umbrella?

Wednesday 24 June 2026 ،
Interior Ministry has also recently imposed a travel ban on citizens heading to Iraq and Iran, including pilgrims visiting religious sites there. Ibrahim Al-Arrayedh, head of the political bureau of the February 14 Coalition, sees these measures as part of a broader campaign to silence opposition t ...
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community

Saturday 4 July 2026 ،
Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar, serving in President Joseph Aoun's government, directed the takedown of banners that Hezbollah supporters of late Islamic Revolution leader, and his successor, had erected along the Rafic Hariri Airport road. Emblazoned with the words Thank you Iran for your loyal ...
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Iraq’s Marathon to Break Out of Cabinet Posts Uncertainty
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Iraq’s Marathon to Break Out of Cabinet Posts Uncertainty

Monday 10 August 2026 ،
Minister Ali al-Zaydi, some of the most important ministries and the government's future plans for them remain in uncertainty. This comes as Iraq, impacted by regional tensions, is facing an array of political, security, and economic crises and the ruling majority, Shiite Coordination Framework ...
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
Interior Ministry, in 2020 and 2021 alone, some 74 tribal conflicts and nearly 234 tribal attacks were recorded across the country. Basra topped the list. Some of these clashes go well beyond small arms. Riyadh al-Ali, a security expert, has reported the presence of Russian, American, and Iranian m ...
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Iran Communicates Strait of Hormuz Conditions to US Through Pakistani Mediator
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Iran Communicates Strait of Hormuz Conditions to US Through Pakistani Mediator

Wednesday 26 August 2026 ،
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also held talks with several senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, reviving the memorandum, and advancing efforts toward a broader settle ...
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Latest on Yemen Conflict: Ansarullah Eyeing Progress to Aden
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Latest on Yemen Conflict: Ansarullah Eyeing Progress to Aden

Monday 21 September 2026 ،
Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan struck a different note in remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, voicing concern over the government's fears about expanding fortifications and sites linked to drones, missiles and guided boats in the region. Alimi's pledge to recapture lost territory comes after Ansa ...
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US Pressure Strengthening Unity Among Muslim States, Pezeshkian Says
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US Pressure Strengthening Unity Among Muslim States, Pezeshkian Says

Tuesday 22 September 2026 ،
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, with Iranian and Pakistani officials reportedly saying that discussions on a potential Iran-US peace agreement were not on the agenda. Reports had suggested Naqvi could be carrying messages from Washington, but th ...
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What Does State of Emergency in Kheyber Pakhtunkhwa Mean?
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What Does State of Emergency in Kheyber Pakhtunkhwa Mean?

Tuesday 13 October 2026 ،
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the government possesses dozens of pieces of evidence against the provincial government, but none have been made public so far. PTI, which has governed the province since 2013, has rejected the move, calling it political and beyond the legal authority of the elec ...
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French Protest Turnout Doubles as Demonstrators Call for Macron’s Government to Resign
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French Protest Turnout Doubles as Demonstrators Call for Macron’s Government to Resign

Tuesday 13 October 2026 ،
Interior Ministry recorded 161,500 participants nationwide, more than double the 71,500 reported at the previous rallies, while unions estimated turnout at 480,000. Paris saw some of the most serious confrontations, with several cars set on fire and masked protesters throwing objects at police. Dem ...

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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.