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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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Iran and Pakistan Work Together to Advance Regional Stability
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Iran and Pakistan Work Together to Advance Regional Stability

Monday 22 December 2025
conflicts and foster a stable regional environment. Analysts note that this engagement comes amid broader geopolitical dynamics, including tensions in the Persian Gulf region, Afghanistan, and South Asia. Iran and Pakistan’s coordinated approach may serve as a platform for multilateral discus ...
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Assassinating Afghan Figures in Iran: What’s the Goal?
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Assassinating Afghan Figures in Iran: What’s the Goal?

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
conflicts. Iran must firmly prevent its territory from becoming such an arena. Unfortunately, the Iran's multiplicity of approaches and lack of a cohesive and united look at Afghanistan diaspora and the Taliban government overshadow the Iranian national security, something posing a serious fore ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
Analysis

What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
conflicts, squander the opportunity for cooperation with the new regime, and simultaneously eliminate any possibility of repatriating refugees. Conversely, retreating on the Kurdish issue could strike at Turkey's most vital security concern and pave the way for Kurdish groups, this time with the ...
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Iran Advocates Regional Action to Maintain Yemen’s Unity
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Iran Advocates Regional Action to Maintain Yemen’s Unity

Thursday 1 January 2026 ،
conflicts in southern and eastern Yemen, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on regional states to act in support of Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani by phone to dis ...
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Media Crackdown and Censorship, Netanyahu’s Remedy for Security Crisis
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Media Crackdown and Censorship, Netanyahu’s Remedy for Security Crisis

Thursday 1 January 2026 ،
conflicts with resistance groups and Iran, access to the information of high-ranking officials could pose serious security risks. Tel Aviv has resorted to ban of smartphones as a short-term response to these penetrations. Concerns about Iran's infiltration  Though part of any news censors ...
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Iranian Parliament National Security Commission to Hold Meeting
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Iranian Parliament National Security Commission to Hold Meeting

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
conflicts, international security, and economic diplomacy. This week’s agenda highlights Iran’s emphasis on countering foreign intelligence threats while exploring collaboration with allied states.
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
conflicts, fractures within their ranks, and a loss of central authority.” A political figure close to the Taliban movement, who spoke to Al Jazeera on condition of anonymity, stated in an exclusive interview: “A formal split within the Taliban movement is not accurate, but the existenc ...
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?
Analysis

What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?

Friday 16 January 2026 ،
conflicts pose a threat to its ambitious development and economic programs. To advance its Vision 2030 plan, which is aimed at transforming the kingdom into a diversified, non-oil economy, the kingdom needs to attract foreign investment, develop tourism, participate in international trade corridors, ...
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With ISIS Inmates Breaking Free, Security Threats Are Back to Iraq
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With ISIS Inmates Breaking Free, Security Threats Are Back to Iraq

Thursday 22 January 2026 ،
conflicts and the escape of ISIS militants unfold near Iraq’s borders, the atmosphere within the country has become increasingly tense due to fears of a repeat of the tragic events of 2014. In response, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq announced the reinforcement of their troops ...
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
conflicts between the al-Jolani regime and the SDF, control of the prisons that housed terrorist members fell into the hands of the al-Jolani loyalists, leading to the release of many prisoners linked to groups such as ISIS, which is seen as a serious threat. If these dangerous elements rearm and d ...

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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.