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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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Fishing in Troubled Waters: What Does Tel Aviv Want in Southern Syria?
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Fishing in Troubled Waters: What Does Tel Aviv Want in Southern Syria?

Wednesday 16 July 2025
Jordan borders and the occupied Golan Heights. The Israelis have worked for years to build influence in Syria’s south and prevent establishment of adversaries like Hezbollah or Iran-aligned forces through backing local groups, including the Druze minority. In other words, Tel Aviv intervenes i ...
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Israel and Syria Reach Ceasefire Agreement to End Hostilities
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Israel and Syria Reach Ceasefire Agreement to End Hostilities

Saturday 19 July 2025 ،
Jordan. He urged Syria’s diverse communities—Druze, Bedouins, Sunnis, and other minorities—to lay down arms and work toward a unified national identity. The HTS-led regime also declared an immediate ceasefire, calling on all parties to respect the truce. The announcement comes ami ...
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From Ethiopia to Indonesia as Destinations: Has the Grand Migration of Gazans Started?
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From Ethiopia to Indonesia as Destinations: Has the Grand Migration of Gazans Started?

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
Jordan about relocating more than “one and a half million Palestinians” to Jordan and Egypt until “this place is cleared.” He did the same in a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. However the White House walked back from the idea after massive opposition ...
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Tel Aviv’s Tough Path to West Bank Annexation
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Tel Aviv’s Tough Path to West Bank Annexation

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
Jordan Valley and areas under military control of Israel like Area C will mean full destruction of the two-state solution. This policy is aimed at increasing and legitimizing Israeli settlements. This plan is brought forward in a situation where some Western countries such as France, Spain and Engl ...
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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 ،
Jordan described the announcement as “a step in the right direction” that would help achieve a two-state solution. Egypt welcomed the decision, calling it “an important and historic change,” and calling on all countries to recognize the state of Palestine. On the other hand ...
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The Grand Project: Iran’s Long Step to Settle Water Crisis
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The Grand Project: Iran’s Long Step to Settle Water Crisis

Tuesday 29 July 2025 ،
Jordan and Litani rivers where three consecutive wars over water have occurred between the Arabs and Israelis. The presence of the Israeli regime in the region and their increasing immigration to the region have made the water issue a challenge for this regime. The presence of two blue stripes in th ...
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Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?
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Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?

Friday 8 August 2025 ،
Jordan, and Spain have joined the air aid operations in Gaza, but it seems that these operations are more of a show and propaganda than a true aid distribution. Just three days ago, a UAE plane dropped a package to Gaza, but due to failure of the parachute, it killed 5 Palestinians. Famine in Gaza ...
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Israel Ignites Global Backlash Over US-supported Plan to Occupy Gaza City
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Israel Ignites Global Backlash Over US-supported Plan to Occupy Gaza City

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
Jordan, the UAE, Belgium, Spain, and Canada, all condemning the plan as illegal under international law and harmful to regional stability. Many called for urgent international intervention to prevent further displacement, destruction, and loss of civilian life. Some states, like Belgium, went furthe ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. In many cases, Israeli fighter jets even fired their missiles from the skies of Iraq at targets in Iranian territory as they fear Iranian air defense capabilities. Another issue is focus on common threats that necessitate the cooperation of the two countries. After overthro ...
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Israel’s Gaza Occupation Strategy Signals Escalation of Genocide, Forced Displacement: Hamas
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Israel’s Gaza Occupation Strategy Signals Escalation of Genocide, Forced Displacement: Hamas

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
Jordan, Egypt, and Syria. Hamas described the concept of “Greater Israel” as a threat to the stability of the entire West Asia region and urged Arab, Muslim, and international actors to oppose Israel’s occupation plans. Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s military campaign again ...

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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.