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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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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities

Sunday 22 June 2025
Iraqi government spokesman said that attacks on Iranian nuclear sites pose a serious threat to the security and peace in the region.  The UAE expressed deep concern about military escalation in the region, especially the American attack on nuclear facilities. Abu Dhabi called for immediate hal ...
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Resistance or Destruction: Syria Developments Have Serious Lessons to Iraq and Lebanon
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Resistance or Destruction: Syria Developments Have Serious Lessons to Iraq and Lebanon

Tuesday 22 July 2025 ،
Iraqi security structure, and their affiliated groups have been influential in parliamentary elections and the process of forming governments. Relying on religious legitimacy, popular support, and ideological cohesion, the PMF have become one of the most important deterrents against foreign influenc ...
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
Iraqi parliamentary vote because if resistance groups retain their parliamentary influence, next cabinet can be tougher on US military presence in Iraq. Alwaght- These days, the US is more openly appearing as the supporter and facilitator of the Israeli occupation, as if it has a mission to remove a ...
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
Iraqi gas purchases from Iran, throttling the country's energy imports. Earlier, Iraq had plans to import 5 billion cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan via Iran, but the American pressures have hindered this plan, causing a serious new challenge to Baghdad.  The Iraqis were hopeful that ...
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Velayati Addresses Snapback Mechanism and Israeli Aggression
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Velayati Addresses Snapback Mechanism and Israeli Aggression

Wednesday 24 September 2025 ،
Iraqi, and Palestinian Resistance movements.
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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.
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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
Iraqis held a major rally in Baghdad's Tahrir Square on Saturday evening. The event featured a speech by Jawad Nasrallah, the son of the late leader. Iran: Ceremonies took place in the capital Tehran and other cities. The foreign ministry issued a statement praising Nasrallah's role in stre ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Iraqi Kurdistan region has resumed its oil exports via the Turkish Port of Ceyhan. This development is an outcome of a new deal between Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the federal government in Baghdad, an agreement described historic by the two sides that would close one of the oldest cases ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
Iraqi-American relations and his influential regional connections. According to to Trump, Sawaya will be a significant role in advancing the American interests in West Asia. Who is Sawaya? Mark Sawaya is an Iraqi-American entrepreneur from the Detroit area and the founder of a marijuana dispensary ...
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Baghdad Commits to Enforcing its Security Agreement with Tehran
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Baghdad Commits to Enforcing its Security Agreement with Tehran

Wednesday 22 October 2025 ،
Iraqi delegation led by National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji met with Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, in Tehran to discuss bilateral security cooperation. Major General Mousavi highlighted the deep brotherhood between the Iranian and Iraqi peoples, ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Iraqi origin, was appointed as a special representative for Iraqi affairs. A strong Trump supporter, he not only made financial contributions to Trump's presidential campaign in Michigan but also led extensive efforts to secure votes among American Muslims. Morgan Ortagus and later Thomas Barra ...

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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.