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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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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
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s official visit to Turkey, the two countries held the sixth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and signed 11 documents, marking another significant step in less than seven months. Water, the top agenda of two countries A senior Iraqi foreign mini ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Mohammed al-Halbousi, the former parliament speaker and leader of the Al-Taqaddum Coalition, remains a central player. Relying on his parliamentary experience and extensive political network, he is working to unite Sunni votes in Baghdad and solidify his position as the community's uncontested l ...
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Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit
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Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reiterated that foreign forces fighting ISIS are scheduled to fully withdraw from Iraq by September 2026, citing the reduced threat from terrorist groups. He emphasized that a clear program will follow to disarm factions outside state institutions, allowing them to integrate ...
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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 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani leads the State of Reconstruction and Development coalition, Nouri al-Maliki heads the State of Law coalition, Ammar al-Hakim leads the Al-Hikma Movement; and Hadi al-Amiri runs independently through the political wing of the Badr Organization. The Al-Sadiqoon list, led by Qa ...
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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 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. In a video from the meeting, al-Sudani congratulates Sawaya on his birthday, calls him a “good son,” and wishes him success, a moment that quickly made the rounds online. The clip, filmed and shared by Sawaya himself, appeared carefully staged to highlight his fr ...
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Iraqis Vote To Decide Political Future
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Iraqis Vote To Decide Political Future

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who is seeking a second term, praised the safe and stable voting environment, noting that the election is taking place on schedule and under international observation. The current parliament, led mostly by Shia blocs, will see its term end in early 2026. The incoming parlia ...
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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 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed this, stating on social media: Our honorable people have taken another step towards protecting their constitutional system by surpassing a 55-percent participation rate in the parliamentary elections. He emphasized that this is another success on the path to restorin ...
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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 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, which captured 46 seats. It is followed by Nouri al-Maliki's State of Law coalition with 28 seats, and the Al-Sadeqoon coalition, affiliated with Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, with 27 seats, as other major players in the Shiite bloc. The State Forces coalition, which includes t ...
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, expressed hope that ties between Tehran and Baghdad would further deepen in the coming term. He praised Iraq’s electoral process as a reflection of the nation’s commitment to democratic values, while al-Sudani thanked him for the warm congratulations, noting the ...
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as prime minister. This move broke protracted political deadlocks, paving the way for a government and a reform agenda. This governance success demonstrated that the resistance movements could translate their influence from the battlefield to the political arena, a key facto ...

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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.