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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’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masoud Barzani and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan led by Bafel Talabani. Different elections  The upcoming Iraqi elections with the new law and under the shadow of deep regional developments are expected to display a different image, an event that can upend ...
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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 ،
Kurdistan region are regarded within this economic view. On the other hand, Trump's objective in appointing a special envoy to Iraq is to counter the growing influence of resistance groups in the country. Trump believes that the clout of these factions, which have close ties to Iran and the Axi ...
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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 ،
Kurdistan Regional Government would allow their territory to be used for hostile acts against neighboring countries, particularly Iran. The Kurdistan Region’s Interior Minister also confirmed efforts to disarm anti-Iran groups in northern Iraq. During his visit, al-Araji held additional meetin ...
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist group represents not just a security crisis for Turkey, but a regional destabilizing factor affecting Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Over many years, this conflict has evolved into a chronic regional challenge, inflicting widespread devastation across northern Ir ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Kurdistan Region as well, some Kurdish parties have called for an election boycott, which will likely lead to a lower turnout there too. Conversely, higher participation is expected among Sunni voters, partly influenced by recent regional developments. With the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s gover ...
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Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote
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Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
Kurdistan Region, Popular Mobilization Forces (in some cycles), staff at border crossings and airports, and some judicial and correctional facility employees. Displaced persons residing far from urban centers, as well as some prisoners, are also included in this special voting, provided there is co ...
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Kurdistan Regional Government. These contracts, which focus on production and export of oil and gas, are part of a comprehensive strategy to control Iraq's energy value chain and reduce its reliance on global competitors. From viewpoint of the analysts, Sawaya's mission represents the fusio ...
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
Kurdistan region. While none were officially confirmed, the pattern of these maneuvers and Tel Aviv's role in applying military and strategic pressure on Iran is undeniable. It is now evident that the Israeli regime has decided to tighten the ring of its security containment and reactivate its m ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
Kurdistan24 report on campaigning in Erbil province noted that in the 2025 cycle, streets and city squares were largely emptied of banners and posters, as social media platforms took their place. Further underscoring this shift, a Shafaq News report titled Iraq's Digital Arena: Social Media Sha ...
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), led by Masoud Barzani, taking the lead with 26 seats. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) follows with 17. With the new parliamentary layout now clear, the political focus is shifting to coalition-building and the formation of the next government. Analysts predi ...

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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.