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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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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025
Iran, the regional equations have undergone drastic changes, with massive efforts being made by some international actors to contain and undermine the Axis of Resistance. One of the main stages of this quiet battle is Iraq that due to its geopolitical position plays a vital role in the West Asian se ...
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
Iran. So, any fundamental development in its military status will have profound implications not only to Turkey, but also to the whole region. The move is described as serving to de-escalate tensions in the region with indirect and direct impacts on the regional actors and the balance of power. Reg ...
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
Iranian war. Paris reasons and motivations: Why now? France is a country that historically in line with other Western countries has been the supporter of the strategic interests and security of the Israeli regime as during the Arab-Israeli wars and the Israeli confrontations with the Axis of Resi ...
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Why Are Israeli Elites and Rights Organizations Now Growing Critical of War Crimes in Gaza?
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Why Are Israeli Elites and Rights Organizations Now Growing Critical of War Crimes in Gaza?

Monday 4 August 2025 ،
Iran, a war that for the first time showed to the residents of Israel the true meaning and taste of war and burst the bubble of the security invulnerability of Israel with thousands of Iranian missiles and drones. This war marked a turning point in the psychological, military and political equation ...
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Lessons Learned from Israeli-Iranian War
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Lessons Learned from Israeli-Iranian War

Tuesday 5 August 2025 ،
Iran, but could not realize its goals. The confrontation taught both sides many lessons. Alwaght- Nearly a month after 12-day war between Israel and Iran, analyses continue around the aspects and tactical and strategic outcomes of this war. In this regard, Egypt’s Al-Ahram Center for Political ...
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
Iran, but some social media accounts affiliated with Tel Aviv and even some experts claim that Israel is preparing for a second round of conflict with Iran. Some experts on the Arabic-language media like Al Arabiya and Aljazeera claim that Israel is seeking an opportunity to start war afresh against ...
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
Iran and Russia. Alwaght- Armenia and Azerbaijan signed an agreement on Friday at the White House with the US mediation. The White House said that this agreement is signed to end the decades-long dispute between the two neighbors over Zangezur Corridor. However, the agreement looks more a path givin ...
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Israeli-Egyptian Gas Contract a Win-Lose Deal
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Israeli-Egyptian Gas Contract a Win-Lose Deal

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
Iran, exports from the Leviathan field to Egypt were cut off for 12 days, and this scenario could be repeated in the future. Some experts believe that Egypt’s steel and petrochemical industries, which are major consumers of gas, will face shutdowns or reduced production if imports are cut, as ...
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General Dismissed After Minimizing Iran Attack Impact
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General Dismissed After Minimizing Iran Attack Impact

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
Iran’s nuclear facilities caused only limited damage angered President Donald Trump. Jeffrey Kruse, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency since early 2024, was fired on Friday along with Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore and Rear Admiral Milton Sands, according to US officials. The reasons for thei ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
Iran. US and Israel’s pressure to restrict UNIFIL role The opposition of Washington and Tel Aviv to the full extension of the UNIFIL mission is not a new issue. For years, Tel Aviv has doubted the effectiveness of these forces and claims that their presence has not prevented the expansion of ...

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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.