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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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Crackdown on Pro-Palestinians Academics and Students in the US Universities: Where Can This Go?
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Crackdown on Pro-Palestinians Academics and Students in the US Universities: Where Can This Go?

Saturday 27 September 2025
Muslim Caucus within the California Faculty Association. She is now accused of directing and encouraging students to violate university policies. Open censorship in US universities The US government appears to be behind the dismissal and investigation of pro-Palestinian academics, in an effort to ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Muslim mayor of a town in Michigan as ambassador to Kuwait, and even naming Mauricio Claver-Carone as special envoy to Latin America are examples of these appointments. However, these appointments have prompted questions about political preferences, secret aims, and implications of these pickings in ...
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025 ،
Muslims of other sects, particularly Shias, as well as non-Muslims, to be infidels. Numerous international and regional reports have revealed the financial, propaganda, and logistical support provided to extremist groups by certain Saudi institutions. Amid this, the Arar border crossing, a key con ...
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
Muslims a clash of civilizations. Alwaght- In recent months, attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and desecration of this holy Muslim site by the radical Israeli settlers and the security forces have substantially increased. Directly backed by hardline figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, ...
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism

Thursday 6 November 2025 ،
Muslim mayor, taking the helm of a metropolis whose influence stretches far beyond US borders and is recognized as a global capital of finance. Until a year ago, Mamdani was known only to a close circle of friends. His savvy use of social media and grassroots campaigns mobilized thousands of first- ...
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Iran Pledges Ongoing Support for Resistance Axis, Says FM
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Iran Pledges Ongoing Support for Resistance Axis, Says FM

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Non-Aligned Movement members in resisting attempts to reactivate previous UN Security Council resolutions, reflecting Tehran’s active engagement in global diplomacy and neighborhood policy.
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Muslim immigrant in the New York City's mayoral election is a remarkable phenomenon that has caught many in the US by surprise. The fact that a young man not burn in the US and somehow foreign to the ideological and political identity of the power system ruling the country has managed to captur ...
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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 ،
Muslim nations, increase its regional influence, and break out of its diplomatic isolation. For the Central Asian states, however, this partnership offered a chance to diversify their international allies, gain access to Israeli expertise and technology, and establish a unique channel with the US vi ...
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Muslim states remain uneasy with Trump’s framework and Israel has vetoed Turkish participation. The ISF—not the Palestinian police—would be responsible for the sensitive task of dismantling Hamas’s weapons, a requirement for Israeli withdrawal, even as concerns grow that the ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
Non-NATO ally: A glaring but shallow title Giving Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) title to Saudi Arabia was another key symbol of this visit. However, this title creates no legally binding defensive obligations for the US. Countries as diverse as Argentina, Bahrain, Pakistan, Tunisia, and even Kenya ho ...

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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.