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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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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?

Sunday 19 October 2025
Qatar’s foreign ministry announced that Islamabad and Kabul agreed about an immediate ceasefire in Doha. According to the statement, the two countries during the Qatar-mediated talks agreed to stop the war and work for sustainable peace and stability. Afghanistan’s Taliban government a ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Qatar, the UAE, and the United States through big money injection in Iraqi political circles are seeking to tip the scales in Iraq in their own favor. Concerning the United States, we can say that Iraq is structurally under the American occupation since Baghdad's economic, security, and politica ...
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
Qatar and the UAE for influence within the Taliban. While Doha has long been the primary channel for engagement with the group, Ankara is determined to break this monopoly and expand its own sway in Kabul’s power structure. On the other hand, the UAE, using economic and security tools, is stea ...
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US Multi-layer Plan to Dominate Gaza
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US Multi-layer Plan to Dominate Gaza

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
Qatar as it's biggest regional base. This attack sent a clear message about decline if the US deterrence.  3. The US clearly failed several times to provide an umbrella to to Israel against missiles and drones fired by resistance groups.  4. And most importantly, it failed to ensure ...
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
Qatar, relying on their relative relations with both sides and also their regional position, have hosted several rounds of talks between Pakistan and Taliban officials in hope of finding a way to sustainable peace. However, these efforts have not produced a long-term ceasefire due to lack of mutual ...
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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 ،
Qatar, and Turkey. It shifts the competition from the economic arena onto the more decisive terrain of US security policy. The message Riyadh aims to send is crystal clear: In the new architecture of regional security, we are America's primary partner. It is precisely this political-psychologica ...
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
Qatar, and Yemem is driven by a key aim: Trying to rebuild Tel Aviv’s deterrence that collapsed after Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Storm of October 7, as the Israeli officials admit. That is why an attack on the stronger enemy, namely Hezbollah, would provide a room to rebuild the picture o ...
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Iranian Military Signals Readiness for Strong Action Against Threats Worldwide
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Iranian Military Signals Readiness for Strong Action Against Threats Worldwide

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
Qatar, successfully halting the assault. Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi reaffirmed that Iran’s strategic naval forces remain fully prepared to deliver a firm and effective response to any future acts of aggression, underscoring their operational readiness demonstrated during the 12-day confl ...
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Death of Abu Shabab a Blow to Tel Aviv’s Gaza Plans
Analysis

Death of Abu Shabab a Blow to Tel Aviv’s Gaza Plans

Saturday 6 December 2025 ،
Qatar cheering the death of him, who is widely recognized as a collaborator with Israel. After the assassination became public, Palestinian refugees in Ain al-Hilweh camp in Lebanon handed out sweets and chanted religious slogans. Reports said that residents of Khan Younis in southern Gaza also di ...
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
Qatar, as representatives of the bloc supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, are strengthening their defense capabilities. Qatar recently signed a security agreement with the US, securing a guarantee of American military support in case of aggression. Against this backdrop, Ankara, which perceives itsel ...

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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.