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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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HTS Aggression on Lebanon Fuels Worries about Regional Instability
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HTS Aggression on Lebanon Fuels Worries about Regional Instability

Tuesday 18 March 2025
Tartus clashed with the HTS elements. The interim government in Damascus accused Hezbollah and some regional actors of being involved in these armed actions. The excuses of the rebel groups on the Lebanese borders come at a time when Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the former terrorist ringleader and curre ...
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Iran Calls on Syrian Interim Authorities to Address Civilian Mass Killings
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Iran Calls on Syrian Interim Authorities to Address Civilian Mass Killings

Wednesday 26 March 2025 ،
Tartus ALWAGHT- Iran has urged Syrian interim authorities to take firm action against the mass killings of civilians in Latakia and Tartus, calling for immediate steps to end the violence, safeguard civilians, and guarantee unrestricted humanitarian aid access. Iran’s UN representative, Amir ...
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Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest
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Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest

Friday 28 March 2025 ،
Tartus with the help of the Turkish military forces, and with the loss of Ankara's support, if security challenges arise in the future, it is unlikely that HTS elements can manage the crises.  Additionally, if the Erdogan government is ousted and opposition groups assume the power, new Dam ...
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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 ،
Tartus and Latakia has created an unprecedented opportunity for investment and influence in these regions. In turn, the UAE, using investment networks affiliated with intermediary companies and logistics entities, is trying to control Syrian ports and their infrastructure in reconstruction. The Emir ...
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New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors
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New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors

Monday 9 June 2025 ،
Tartus port in Syria, and transformation of its Jebel Ali port on the Persian Gulf coast into a regional trade hub, the UAE has established its position as a crucial center in the global transit network.  Understanding this reality, Saudi Arabia is trying to increase its share from world trade ...
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From Kidnapping Women to Massacring Alawites: Who Are New Syrian Military Forces?
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From Kidnapping Women to Massacring Alawites: Who Are New Syrian Military Forces?

Wednesday 11 June 2025 ،
Tartus, 15 from Idlib, 3 from Sweida, 28 from Daraa, and 5 from Deir Ez-Ezor. Kidnapping of women  At the same time, The Cradle website in a report shed light on kidnapping of Alawite women in Syria. The report says that most of the kidnapped women are Alawite and are kidnapped by the armed g ...
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?

Thursday 16 October 2025 ،
Tartus naval base are expected to be among the most important topics of the discussions with the Russians. The significance of this visit must be understood within the current regional context, driven by several critical factors: First, Syria remains mired in a crisis of insecurity. Since the take ...
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What’s Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?
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What’s Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?

Sunday 9 November 2025 ،
Tartus and the country's western regions gives it a vital role in securing Damascus and controlling military movements around the capital. Consequently, positioning US forces at Al-Mazzeh represents a major strategic asset for Washington. This location would allow American forces to monitor all ...
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
Tartus, using them as logistical hubs for missions in southern Syria. Furthermore, Moscow is seeking to revive its role as a mediator between Damascus and the Alawite minority in Latakia, a role it has used in previous years to manage internal fractures in the coastal region. Another part of the a ...
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
Tartus, Hama, and Aleppo has developed to a critical stage as tensions escalated in the coastal and central regions. Many of the people have taken to the streets to make themselves heard despite awareness about the risks of being violently suppressed by the militants ruling the country since Decembe ...

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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.