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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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Lebanon Govt. Frustrated with US as Talks with Israel Run into Deadlock
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Lebanon Govt. Frustrated with US as Talks with Israel Run into Deadlock

Thursday 1 October 2026
Reuters, still occupy parts of southern Lebanon and their elite units have established a buffer zone deep into Lebanese territory. In such conditions, continuing the talks without tangible progress in ensuring the Israeli withdrawal has caused political complexities to the Lebanese government.  ...
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Where have American Forces and Military Equipment Gone after Iraq Withdrawal?
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Where have American Forces and Military Equipment Gone after Iraq Withdrawal?

Saturday 3 October 2026 ،
Reuters reported on January 17 that the Iraqi Ministry of Defense had taken full control of this base. Therefore, the September 30 withdrawal was mostly related to the last part of the American presence in northern Iraq, especially Erbil.  What equipment were were moved out of Iraq?  Mos ...
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True Security and Political Independence in Iraq Matters after US Military Pullout: Expert
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True Security and Political Independence in Iraq Matters after US Military Pullout: Expert

Tuesday 6 October 2026 ،
Reuters explained that a significant share of Iraq’s oil revenues is managed through a structure tied to the US Federal Reserve and the dollar-based financial system. The stakes became clearer still in April, when the US government halted the transfer of part of the cash linked to Iraq’ ...
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Europe on a Powder Keg: Protests Spreading from France to Others
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Europe on a Powder Keg: Protests Spreading from France to Others

Tuesday 6 October 2026 ،
Reuters reports that by October 5, more than 5,000 people, most of them teenagers, had been detained during the protests, with roughly 1,800 now facing prosecution. In one of the most harrowing episodes, a 15-year-old boy in the city of Lens lost his hand and part of his forearm during a confrontat ...
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Hormuz, Tehran’s Deterrence Lever against American Threats
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Hormuz, Tehran’s Deterrence Lever against American Threats

Saturday 17 October 2026 ،
Reuters reported on October 14 that Iran has shifted its strategy for ratcheting up pressure on passing ships, stepping up attacks on vessels that defy Tehran’s declared restrictions. Why is Tehran emphasizing it controls the strait? To get a clear picture of Iran's heightened measures i ...
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Egypt’s Yemen War Dilemma: Balancing Political Reservations and Strategic Interests
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Egypt’s Yemen War Dilemma: Balancing Political Reservations and Strategic Interests

Tuesday 20 October 2026 ،
Reuters likewise reported on September 14 that Egypt and Saudi Arabia were strengthening defense coordination as part of Riyadh's broader effort to explore security and military support, but its report made no mention of an actual deployment of Egyptian forces. In general, these reports indicat ...
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Macron and France Bearing the Fallout of Iran War and Consequent Energy Crisis
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Macron and France Bearing the Fallout of Iran War and Consequent Energy Crisis

Tuesday 20 October 2026 ،
Reuters reported described the unrest as one of the biggest protests waves and riots in recent decades in France. When war impacts petrol stations One of the key transmission belts linking the war against Iran to French discontent is the global energy market. Disruptions to oil transit routes, anx ...
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Iran: US Political Targets Could Be Legitimate if Assassinations Resume
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Iran: US Political Targets Could Be Legitimate if Assassinations Resume

Thursday 22 October 2026 ،
Reuters reported that the US State Department was preparing to order some embassy personnel and their families to leave Persian Gulf countries amid growing regional security concerns.
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Iran’s Sovereignty over Hormuz: The Road to Transform Iranian Ports into a Regional Hub
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Iran’s Sovereignty over Hormuz: The Road to Transform Iranian Ports into a Regional Hub

Thursday 22 October 2026 ،
Reuters in October talked about rise in attacks on tankers and drop in the ship navigation in this waterway. The International Maritime Organization also said in an August 28 report that it has confirmed at least 70 attacks on international shipping since the crisis began on February 28. Beyond end ...
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Border Closures with Iran a Serious Test of Baghdad’s Political Independence
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Border Closures with Iran a Serious Test of Baghdad’s Political Independence

Friday 23 October 2026 ،
Reuters, citing its sources, reporting that the crossing was closed down for urgent security reasons. So, the role of the American pressure here is serious and examinable.  A crucial border crossing The central question now is whether Baghdad can balance its security commitments against its s ...

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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.