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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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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief

Monday 19 May 2025
Reuters that the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves did not exceed about $200 million, a significant drop from the $18.5 billion the International Monetary Fund estimated Syria had before the civil war began. The country also holds about 26 tons of gold, worth more than $2.6 billion at ...
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Haifa Port Blockade, Yemen’s Blow to Major Israeli Trade Artery
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Haifa Port Blockade, Yemen’s Blow to Major Israeli Trade Artery

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
Reuters, disruptions to shipping through the Bab-el-Mandab cost the global economy estimated $23 billion a year under normal circumstances, and without access to the strait, ships have been forced to take a long, stormy route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks to transit time and mi ...
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s Secret Deals with Tel Aviv?
Analysis

What’s behind Al-Jolani’s Secret Deals with Tel Aviv?

Sunday 1 June 2025 ،
Reuters citing Syrian, Western, and regional intelligence sources, reported that Israel and Syria have recently made direct contacts and held several security meetings in the border regions. The aim of the meetings, the report said, is to steer clear of tensions and clashes on the borders between Sy ...
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Pulse of Syria Energy in Trump’s Hands
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Pulse of Syria Energy in Trump’s Hands

Monday 2 June 2025 ،
Reuters that Damascus and Tel Aviv are in direct contact and that face-to-face meetings have been held in recent weeks under the leadership of Brigadier General Ahmed al-Dulati, the commander of internal security in Sweida province, aimed at easing tensions and preventing clashes in the border area ...
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Absorption of Foreign Militants to New Syrian Army, US’s Ticking Bomb for Region
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Absorption of Foreign Militants to New Syrian Army, US’s Ticking Bomb for Region

Saturday 7 June 2025 ،
Reuters that al-Jolani argues to Western officials that integrating foreign fighters into the army poses fewer security risks than leaving them unmonitored, as doing so could drive them back into the ranks of Al-Qaeda or ISIS.  But behind this argument, other perspectives can also be put forwa ...
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New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors
Analysis

New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors

Monday 9 June 2025 ،
Reuters reported that Egyptian Transportation Minister Kamel al-Wazir has recently said that the planning for a bridge between Egypt and Saudi Arabia is concluded and his country is ready for its implementation at any time. He also referred to the possibility of building a tunnel instead of the brid ...
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Secret Military Plan under Aid Cover
Report

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Secret Military Plan under Aid Cover

Tuesday 10 June 2025 ،
Reuters reported that the US Department of State is mulling an aid package of $500 million to the GHF.  Reuters also reported, citing the sources, that the funds allocated to the foundation will be provided by the United States Agency for International Development at the request of Israel. Th ...
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran

Sunday 29 June 2025 ،
Reuters reported that the amount of damages Israel suffered was twice the losses it suffered during its 21-month war with Gaza. On the other hand, increase of the budget deficit to 6 percent and drop in the business activities nearly 0.2 percent are other direct consequences of the recent war. A so ...
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Is Trump lying about Fordow Nuclear Site Attack?
Analysis

Is Trump lying about Fordow Nuclear Site Attack?

Monday 30 June 2025 ،
Reuters that if the assessment is based on satellite imagery, the extent of damage to the Fordow uranium enrichment facility would not be apparent because the facility is underground and out of reach of satellite imagery. How did the US attack nuclear sites?  Fordow is an underground uranium ...
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Syria-Israel Normalization Pending between Al-Sharaa’s Willingness and Netanyahu’s Worry
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Syria-Israel Normalization Pending between Al-Sharaa’s Willingness and Netanyahu’s Worry

Thursday 3 July 2025 ،
Reuters that Israel and Syria have held direct meetings in an effort to reduce tensions and prevent conflict in the border area. The current Syrian ruler has repeatedly stressed that Syria will not pose a threat to any foreign side, including Israel. However, the Israeli regime has continued its ag ...

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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.