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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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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 14 July 2026
conflicts very much alive. Right now, the US is boxed in by serious political constraints. It cannot afford to walk away from this standoff without something tangible to show for it. Backing down on the Hormuz case would be read inside the US as a sign of weakness, and that would carry a heavy poli ...
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US Ground Offensive likely, Trump’s Ultimate Strategy Is Containing China: Expert
Interview

US Ground Offensive likely, Trump’s Ultimate Strategy Is Containing China: Expert

Thursday 16 July 2026 ،
conflicts. This, he explained, is precisely why Iranian and Omani officials have recently held talks aimed at devising a set of joint cooperation mechanisms and arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, which could yield positive effects across the region. As for Trump's claim about levying a 20 ...
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Why Are the US Casualties in the Iran War Rising?
Analysis

Why Are the US Casualties in the Iran War Rising?

Monday 20 July 2026 ،
conflicts? Since the war began later February, the US has officially reported 16 dead, one missing, and hundreds wounded. While past wars have seen far higher overall US fatalities, it should be taken into account that those 16 deaths have come in under six months, whereas heavy American losses in ...
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From Red Sea to Black Sea: Geopolitical Impacts of Ukraine’s Attack on Iran’s Ship in Caspian Sea
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From Red Sea to Black Sea: Geopolitical Impacts of Ukraine’s Attack on Iran’s Ship in Caspian Sea

Monday 27 July 2026 ،
conflicts and project the image that Kiev's actions are, in fact, part of a broader defense of Western security interests in the region. Ukraine seizing the opportunity to move closer to Arab monarchies As regional tensions have escalated, Kiev has sought to leverage the Persian Gulf Arab stat ...
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Pakistan-Kuwait Defense Agreement and Its Geopolitical Aspects
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Pakistan-Kuwait Defense Agreement and Its Geopolitical Aspects

Thursday 30 July 2026 ،
conflicts while preserving the latitude to act independently in West Asia's complex power games. 3. Mutual advantages: Kuwait eyes Pakistani experience and expertise, Pakistan seeks influence and energy This deal brings about mutual advantages to the two sides. Kuwait, a wealthy country but wi ...
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Arbaeen Under the Shadow of US Hostilities: What’s Going on in Iraq?
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Arbaeen Under the Shadow of US Hostilities: What’s Going on in Iraq?

Saturday 1 August 2026 ،
conflicts escalating, concerns have shifted to possible drone strikes, missile fire, or sabotage operations. According to the Al-Malouma news, air defense systems and electronic warfare gear have been deployed around key facilities, and unauthorized drone flights have been banned near shrine cities. ...
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Iran: States Shielding America Could Face the ‘Fire of War’
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Iran: States Shielding America Could Face the ‘Fire of War’

Saturday 1 August 2026 ،
conflicts from behind the territory of Muslim countries, transferring the costs of war onto regional governments.
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Araghchi Cautions Britain Over Backing Aggressors
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Araghchi Cautions Britain Over Backing Aggressors

Saturday 1 August 2026 ،
conflicts involving the United States and Israel, calling London’s approach unjustified and urging a review of the policy. During a phone call with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, Araghchi said US and Israeli military actions against Iran were the main cause of current regional tension ...
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
conflicts, chose to sit out any active military role. Can Turkey fill Pakistan's place? This is the question now looming in the front of Riyadh. Just contrary to Pakistan, Turkey has substantial operational experience and the capability to export military equipment, but is it ready to make Sau ...
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
Regional Government has sought to unify the Peshmerga under a single Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, streamlining their administrative, financial, and organizational structures. But party-affiliated command structures still weigh heavily on how these forces are organized. Estimates published in 2026 ...

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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.