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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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Atlantic Gap in the Final Stage
Analysis

Atlantic Gap in the Final Stage

Sunday 20 September 2026
capabilities and timelines, citing shortcomings in fuel distribution capacity to the eastern flank, medical evacuation, heavy armored rail transport, and mobile bridging equipment. In the areas of integrated command and control, strategic intelligence integration, and advanced missile defense, Europ ...
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Peshmerga Unification Project: End of a Partisan Military or Start of Redefining Kurdistan Region’s Power?
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Peshmerga Unification Project: End of a Partisan Military or Start of Redefining Kurdistan Region’s Power?

Tuesday 22 September 2026 ،
Missile and drone attacks in recent years have shown that Kurdistan, despite a sizable ground force, remains vulnerable to aerial threats. That weakness will matter more after the drawdown of the US military presence. The announced agreement to supply counter-drone and counter-missile systems could ...
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Ghalibaf Cautions US, Affirms Iran’s Enduring Deterrence
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Ghalibaf Cautions US, Affirms Iran’s Enduring Deterrence

Wednesday 23 September 2026 ،
capabilities and continued deterrence. Speaking Tuesday at a ceremony honoring veterans of Iran's Sacred Defense, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran's military capabilities now allow it to strike any target it chooses with its missiles, without limitations. He stressed th ...
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Post-Withdrawal US Security Strategy in Iraq: Five Scenarios
Analysis

Post-Withdrawal US Security Strategy in Iraq: Five Scenarios

Monday 5 October 2026 ،
capabilities to respond if a threat emerges. The Washington Post has reported that after leaving Iraq, US forces will pursue a major part of the anti-ISIS mission from Jordan, and an American official has said operations launched from outside Iraq remain an option if US troops or interests come unde ...
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YAF Advances Continue as Indigenous Missile Capabilities Take Center Stage
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YAF Advances Continue as Indigenous Missile Capabilities Take Center Stage

Monday 5 October 2026 ،
capabilities, saying locally developed systems can now strike targets with greater precision and that Yemen has obtained advanced ballistic missile technology without relying on foreign experts.
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How Have Drones Transformed Yemen War?
Report

How Have Drones Transformed Yemen War?

Tuesday 6 October 2026 ،
capabilities, it has advanced in missile and drone production and widened the scope of its military reach. Fiber-optic drones are relatively low-cost, tactical weapons typically deployed near front lines and used to target military vehicles, artillery positions, fortifications, and infantry. The s ...
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Iranian Armed Forces Maintain Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Armed Forces Maintain Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday 7 October 2026 ،
capabilities needed to conduct offensive operations beyond Iran’s borders. According to the commander, Iran now domestically produces its weapons, ammunition, and military equipment, with ballistic missiles reportedly being manufactured at a faster rate than they are being used.
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
capabilities and maritime superiority. These new ships will replace the Nirit-class Sa'ar 4.5 missile boats, which were decommissioned after four decades of service. In December 2024, the regime's defense ministry announced a $780 million contract with Israel Shipyards to purchase five Resh ...
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Pakistan, Turkey Unreluctant to Directly Join Yemen War, Syria’s Al-Jolani Risks Sending Forces to Death in Yemen: Expert
Interview

Pakistan, Turkey Unreluctant to Directly Join Yemen War, Syria’s Al-Jolani Risks Sending Forces to Death in Yemen: Expert

Tuesday 13 October 2026 ،
capabilities in order to be able to reoccupy the liberated areas on the ground with Saudi air support. Of course, in some areas they had a limited advance, and these areas are mainly coastal and, geographically, lack terrain and strong defensive fortifications. Therefore, it is natural that an actor ...
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Yemen Warns Civilians to Leave Saudi Aramco Sites, Threatens Retaliation for Attacks on Sana’a
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Yemen Warns Civilians to Leave Saudi Aramco Sites, Threatens Retaliation for Attacks on Sana’a

Tuesday 13 October 2026 ،
capabilities and carried out attacks on targets deep inside Saudi territory, including energy infrastructure, in response to the coalition’s military campaign and blockade.

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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.