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Challenges for Possible US Ground Offensive in Yemen Under the ground offensive plan, the Americans should fight Ansarullah that defeated Arab coalition a decade ago and has since developed its capabilities.
What’s Russian Role in Iran-US Nuclear Talks? Russia enjoys considerable influence and can facilitate a deal between Washington and Tehran.
Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership The two countries are showing a great will to engage in deeper energy partnership to neutralize US pressures.
Turkic World Project Falling, Dealing Blow to Erdogan’s Neo-Ottomanism Erdogan may need to review his thoughts about Turkic World as Turkic Central Asian republics choose Europe over Ankara.
What’s behind Netanyahu’s Diplomatic Failure in the US Trump this time appears to have understood that further alignment with Netanyahu will cost the US dearly.
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UN Condemns US Envoy to Tel Aviv for Justifying Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade as ‘War Crime’
Israel’s obstruction of Gaza aid amounts to a war crimeJCPOA Inadequate for Iran’s Current Needs, Araghchi States Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged the 2015 nuclear deal no longer serves Tehran’s needs
Hamas Declares ’Day of Rage,’ Urges Mass Palestinian Protests for Gaza Amid Israel’s brutal war on Gaza, a senior Hamas official has called for mass Palestinian participation in planned demonstrations
Enemies Will Face Rapid and Forceful Response, IRGC Warns Enemies will face a firm and immediate reaction from the IRGC if they endanger Iran’s security, a military representative warned
US Airstrikes Target Yemen’s Cities of Sanaa, Marib, and Hodeidah In renewed aggression, US fighter jets bomb Yemen’s Sanaa, Ma’rib, and Hodeidah, responding to Yemen’s solidarity with Gaza
Switzerland Prepared to Play a Role in Iran-US Negotiations The Swiss foreign minister affirmed his country’s willingness to assist in the negotiations between Iran and the US
Spokesman: Lifting of Sanctions is Iran’s Main Demand in Negotiations Esmaeil Baghaei stated that any talks on Iran’s nuclear program must ensure the end of sanctions and the normalization of its trade
FM Araghchi Offers Condolences on The Passing of Pope Francis Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis
Yemeni Forces Strike Key Israeli Sites and US Warships The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched a series of retaliatory operations in response to continued US aggression
Israeli Forces, Settlers Escalate West Bank Violence, Displace More Palestinians Israeli forces have escalated their lethal operations in the West Bank, killing a Palestinian and displacing residents from their shelter in Jenin
IAEA Chief Describes Second Round of Iran-US Nuclear Talks as Positive The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called the second round of indirect Iran-US nuclear talks positive
Araghchi Dismisses Israel’s Threats, Asserts Tel Aviv Will Never Be Able to Attack Iran Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Israel has never been able to launch an attack on the country in the past
Israel Kills 54 in Gaza Within 24 Hours as Netanyahu Pledges to Press on With War The Israeli military killed at least 54 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday
US Weapons Convoys Cross from Syria into Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Base The US military has reportedly dispatched several convoys of trucks transporting troops, along with military and logistical equipment
US Airstrikes Kill Three, Wound Several in Sana’a and Other Parts of Yemen The US has carried out multiple airstrikes across Yemen, including in Sana’a, killing at least three people
A Third Round of Talks Between Iran and The US Is Anticipated in The Near Future Media reports suggest that Tehran and Washington are expected to hold the third round of nuclear negotiations in the coming days
Journalist Tamer Mekdad and His Family Lost Their Lives in An Israeli Airstrike on Their Home in Gaza A Palestinian journalist was killed in an Israeli strike on northern Gaza, bringing the total number of journalists killed to 213 since October 2023
US Launches 13 Airstrikes Near Yemen’s Capital Thirteen US airstrikes hit areas north of Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, in the early hours of Saturday, according to local media reports
Israeli Strikes Kill 70+ in Gaza, Hit Homes and Tent Camps Israeli airstrikes have killed over 70 Palestinians in Gaza since Friday morning, with casualties continuing to rise
Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Rome ‘Constructive’ The second round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States took place in Rome on Saturday
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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Analysis
What’s Trump Seeking behind Pressure on Taliban?
Friday 7 February 2025
The US president is building pressure on Kabul rulers in bid to ensure US influence in the region, but Washington already has new rivals. Alwaght- When Donald Trump came back to the White House, it was thought that in the foreign policy, he will focus on China, Ukraine, and West Asia. The silence of ...
Report
Druze- HTS Confrontations Shatter Al-Sharaa Government’s Decorated Facade
Monday 3 March 2025
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The Syrian Druze community clashes with HTS armed groups after protests of the minorities at state of chaos. Alwaght- While three months have gone since Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) seized the power in Syria and while it was predicted that sooner than later the relative stability in the country will a ...
Report
Syria Sinks in Unrest as Al-Jolani Fails to Act on Promises
Saturday 8 March 2025
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Recent clashes in coastal regions of Syria led to death of many civilians, many of whom massacared by al-Jolani forces. Alwaght- Syria is witnessing its worset days. Since last week, parts of southern Syria have been theater to unrest that has now encompassed the western line and coast of Syria. A S ...
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Syria Facing Partition Risk, Al-Jolani Can’t Rule Syria with Iron Fist: Expert
Wednesday 12 March 2025
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Syria is on verge of split as al-Jolani fails to act on his promises and his forces are massacring minorities. Alwaght- Armed clashes between the opponents of al-Jolani rule and the HTS groups in Syria's costal regions have winded down after two days, but the exchange of fire and partisan operat ...
Analysis
What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?
Thursday 13 March 2025
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The coast of Syria is home to ports and infrastructure that are key to the country’s trade and geopolitical position. Alwaght- While only three months have gone since fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad and seizure of power by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, armed movements against the ne ...
Analysis
Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest
Friday 28 March 2025
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The group has its eyes on Turkish developments as they endanger Erdogan as the group’s key ally. Alwaght- Arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu as the mayor of Istanbul and one of the main rivals of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led to massive protests in the country. These developments have not onl ...
Analysis
Stab in the Back: Allies Turning Syria into Graveyard of Erdogan’s Dreams
Monday 7 April 2025
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Israel launched attacks on sites in Syria believed to be eyed by Turkey for military bases, sending signals of hostility to Erdogan. Alwaght- Trilateral cooperation of Turkey, Israel, and the US in Syria over the past years mainly rested on the objective of weakening Syrian government led by Bashar ...
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?
Tuesday 15 April 2025
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The new Syrian ruler is struggling with financial and legitimacy challenges and hopes for help from Arab countries. Alwaght- Syrian Interim President Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, officially named Ahmad al-Sharaa, in his fourth foreign trip visited the UAE along with his Foreign Minister Assad al-Sheybani ...
Analysis
Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership
Saturday 19 April 2025
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The two countries are showing a great will to engage in deeper energy partnership to neutralize US pressures. Alwaght- The political transformation in Iran-Iraq relations—from hostility under Saddam Hussein to unity after his fall—has significantly reshaped their relations dynamics. Iraq ...
Report
Taliban No More on Russian Terror List: What’s Kremlin Seeking?
Monday 21 April 2025
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Russian Supreme Court removed Taliban from terror list, facilitating closer ties with Kabul as Russia feels a need for partnership with the group. Alwaght- Just until last week, any member of the Taliban who entered Russia should have been arrested according to the Russian laws and could face up to ...
