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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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In Numbers: A Year of Extensive Hezbollah Battle against  Israel
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In Numbers: A Year of Extensive Hezbollah Battle against Israel

Thursday 17 October 2024
THAAD missile system to strengthen its defense shield. Hezbollah's arsenal  According to a report published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in the US, Hezbollah is considered one of the most armed non-state actors in the world with its extensive missile arsenal. 130 ...
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Israeli Operation against Iran a Failure in Propaganda and Military Terms: Analyst
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Israeli Operation against Iran a Failure in Propaganda and Military Terms: Analyst

Monday 28 October 2024 ،
THAAD since they managed to destroy a majority of the Israeli projectiles fired at Iran.  So, we can say that the Islamic Republic has much to say both in missile capability and anti-missile defense and has reached very good deterrence, while its opposite is in a weak position. To thwart Iran& ...
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Signs of Netanyahu Retreat from War on Hezbollah Emerging
Analysis

Signs of Netanyahu Retreat from War on Hezbollah Emerging

Friday 1 November 2024 ،
THAAD does not make any difference since Hezbollah prepares surprises to its enemy in parallel to Israeli moves.  The Israeli invasion of Lebanon was supposed to return home the Israeli settlers displaced from the north because of Hezbollah's attacks, but now the page has turned and Hezbol ...
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Battle of Wills: Why’s New Anti-Israeli Strike by Iran Inevitable?
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Battle of Wills: Why’s New Anti-Israeli Strike by Iran Inevitable?

Saturday 9 November 2024 ،
THAAD air defenses or strategic weapons like B-2 and B-52 bombers and submarines has not even checked small resistance groups' fight against the Israeli occupation. Actually, over the past year of Gaza war, the Resistance camp has observed all of the US capacity for military support to Israel, a ...
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Iran Unveils ‘Missile Megacity,’ Boasts of Stronger ‘Iron Fist’
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Iran Unveils ‘Missile Megacity,’ Boasts of Stronger ‘Iron Fist’

Wednesday 26 March 2025 ،
THAAD missile defense system, while Kheybar Shekan-2 has been specifically designed to evade it. Other powerful missiles include the Qadr-H, with a range of 1,700 km, as well as the Emad and Sejjil, which strengthen Iran’s medium-range ballistic capabilities. The Martyr Haj Qassem missile is n ...
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Ben Gurion Airport Targeted by Yemeni Ballistic Missile
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Ben Gurion Airport Targeted by Yemeni Ballistic Missile

Sunday 4 May 2025 ،
THAAD systems. The impact caused massive explosions and a shockwave felt up to 50 km away, injuring at least seven people and damaging several nearby buildings. All flights and train services in the area were suspended, with reports declaring the airport “no longer safe.” Yemeni militar ...
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
THAAD, which are designed to counter conventional ballistic missiles, are not very effective against such missiles. In the meantime, the Qassem Basir missile, as one of Iran's latest achievements, offers a combination of long range, high accuracy, and the ability to carry specialized warheads. ...
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Failed Mission: Tel Aviv Running into Impasse on Yemen
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Failed Mission: Tel Aviv Running into Impasse on Yemen

Monday 12 May 2025 ،
THAAD air defense system before being intercepted by Israeli Arrow long-range batteries. This is the second time the Yemeni missiles manage to cross the American air defenses. Israel after second Yemeni missile attack  Yemen's missile attack on Friday evening caused chaos in the occupied ...
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What Factors Are Eroding Israeli Resilience in War with Iran?
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What Factors Are Eroding Israeli Resilience in War with Iran?

Monday 16 June 2025 ،
THAAD, and Iron Dome systems, which are responsible for protecting the skies of the occupied territories at great expense, advanced Iranian ballistic and hypersonic missiles have easily passed through these defense layers and hit their targets with high destructive power. In this regard, the experie ...
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Iran Deployed Less Than 5% Of Its Defensive Capabilities Against Israel
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Iran Deployed Less Than 5% Of Its Defensive Capabilities Against Israel

Sunday 29 June 2025 ،
THAAD platforms, to intercept Iranian attacks, costing Washington over $800 million. Naghdi emphasized that while Iran’s retaliation relied heavily on air defense capabilities, its main military strength lies in its ground forces. He asserted that Iran is well-equipped for prolonged conflict ...

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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.