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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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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025
Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), which includes a coalition of political forces that hold the parliament, announced on Tuesday its decision to advance the draft law related to PMF, adding that it would not give in to US pressure. In this regard, Amer al-Fayyadh, one of the senior figures in the ...
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
Shiite cleric Sayyed Ali al-Sistani. An organization that was created in Iraq more than 10 years ago as an emergency response to the terrorist threat has today become a big and efficient security apparatus against terrorists. From voluntary resistance to legal cover The official beginning of the ...
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
Shiites, for disarming Hezbollah. The latest proposal presented to the Lebanese officials by the US envoy Thomas Barrack included full disarming of the resistance group within four months in return for stopping Israeli air strikes and withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The plan was altered by Beirut ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
Shiite cabinet members' support, seeks restriction of weapons in the hands of the Lebanese government, a move that is seen as a direct challenge to the weapons of the Hezbollah in the country.  According to the decision, the government tasked the army with preparing a comprehensive plan to ...
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Arbaeen 2025 Showcases a Stronger, More United Axis of Resistance
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Arbaeen 2025 Showcases a Stronger, More United Axis of Resistance

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Shiite mourning rituals for Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, this annual event has now evolved into a powerful ideological symbol—a rallying cry for nations resisting Western imperialism and occupation.    In this year's Arbaeen, the regional conditions have ...
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Shiite community, which mainly resided in the south and suburbs of Beirut, was considered one of the most vulnerable segments of the Lebanese society. Shiite areas were at the forefront of the conflicts and were repeatedly targeted by other armed groups, especially the Israeli-backed Christian Phala ...
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Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert
Interview

Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert

Wednesday 13 August 2025 ،
Shiite faith is illegal, but the same leader declared in the recent war that he was proud of Iran's attacks. This change in atmosphere is in favor of Iran. Arbaeen is also an atmosphere for gathering these elements and has created an opportunity for Muslims to express themselves. Each Iranian r ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
Analysis

Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
Shiites in this sensitive period, especially as the adversaries are seeking to divide the ranks of the Shiite forces, namely Hezbollah and Amal Movement. So far, Nabih Berri's positions as speaker of parliament and leader of the Amal movement in supporting the legitimacy and benefit of Hezbollah ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
Shiite ministers (of Hezbollah and Amal Movement) walked out in protest at its agenda. The outcome was adoption of a decision to disarm Hezbollah within a specific time frame.  Though the decision on disarming Hezbollah was easy for the government, implementation of such a dangerous decision l ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), due to his toleration of American interference in home Iraqi affairs like obstructing the adoption of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law and not paying the salaries of the anti-terror organization's forces. He knows well that he owes his support for t ...

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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.