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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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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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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Shiite political bloc. This stalemate escalated to the point where a quasi-coup attempt was staged in the streets by certain political factions. The crisis culminated when Moqtada al-Sadr withdrew his bloc of 73 parliamentarians from the legislature. This power vacuum ultimately allowed the Shiite C ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
Shiite-majority provinces, this was offset by gains elsewhere, resulting in an overall increase in national participation. 6. Women presence and effect Women constituted approximately 43 percent of the eligible voter pool, nearly 10 million people. Their rising educational attainment and growing p ...
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Shiites, the Main Victims of Terrorism in Pakistan
Analysis

Shiites, the Main Victims of Terrorism in Pakistan

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
Shiites have been target of organized terrorism since the 1980s when the West sponsored the rise of radical groups. Alwaght- Since the 1980s and with the rise of foreign-backed terrorists in the region, Shiites in various countries have been subjected to surging waves of violence. Pakistan is one of ...
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Why Do Bahrain’s Shiites Need Axis of Resistance’s Security Umbrella?
Analysis

Why Do Bahrain’s Shiites Need Axis of Resistance’s Security Umbrella?

Wednesday 24 June 2026 ،
Shiite community amid regional and international focus on Iran-US conflict. Alwaght- While the regional public opinion has been focused on the US-Iran tensions in recent weeks, the Bahrain government has exploited the conditions and mounted pressures on the Shiites of the country. Reports said that ...
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Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered
Report

Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
Shiite religious authority to name anti-graft efforts as a top priority for lawmakers and government officials alike. In parallel, anti-corruption pledges have come to dominate the electoral discourse of political parties and blocs, featuring prominently in their campaigns. New government resolved ...
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community

Saturday 4 July 2026 ،
Shiite-majority areas, the real question is not why the billboards were taken down, it is why the Lebanese government has not shown the same urgency or resolve on issues that directly affect people's lives in the war's aftermath. For many in these communities, the order sent a glaring messa ...
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What’s Behind US-Saudi Attack on Iraq?
Report

What’s Behind US-Saudi Attack on Iraq?

Thursday 30 July 2026 ،
Shiite cleric Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Sistani after foreign-backed ISIS terrorist organization in a lightning operation seized large tracts of Iraqi territory as Iraqi military units easily fall apart against its progress. Kata'ib Hezbollah, Al-Nujaba Brigades, Asaib Ahl Al-Haq, and Ansarullah ...
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Iraq’s Marathon to Break Out of Cabinet Posts Uncertainty
Analysis

Iraq’s Marathon to Break Out of Cabinet Posts Uncertainty

Monday 10 August 2026 ،
Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), is seeking a way to manage these challenges and prevent escalation of crises through talks with various political factions. In this connection, Odai Abdul Hadi, a member of the SCF, has recently reported the bloc's intention to determine the vacant posts of ...
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Iraq Disarming Project: End of a Security Order or Start of Home Confrontation?
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Iraq Disarming Project: End of a Security Order or Start of Home Confrontation?

Tuesday 11 August 2026 ،
Shiite political society itself. On the flip side, the State of Law coalition and forces aligned with Nouri al-Maliki will likely insist on preserving the legal, institutional framework of the Popular Mobilization Forces. So one of the fiercest battles ahead may not be over the principle of a strong ...

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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.