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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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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Iraqi parliamentary elections that are set for November 11 make a turning point in the country's political landscape. These elections are not only the sixth democratic experience after the collapse of the Baathist rule, but also given the fundamental changes in the electoral law, they can dr ...
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
Analysis

What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?

Thursday 16 October 2025 ،
The interim Syrian president is resorting to Russia as Syria is facing security challenges. But there are questions about success of his agenda in Moscow. Alwaght- Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa who has been paying foreign visits in a bid to strengthen his new rule base has now embarked on ...
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Prisoners’ Bodies: Netanyahu’s New Excuse for War
Analysis

Prisoners’ Bodies: Netanyahu’s New Excuse for War

Saturday 18 October 2025 ،
The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now using the issue of deceased Israeli soldiers' remains as a new tool, to create a pretext for resuming attacks on Gaza. After being a low priority for Tel Aviv for two years, the bodies have now gained clear political and security value, ...
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
The UN sanctions that for years capped Iran's nuclear, missile, and conventional arms programs, as well as the monitoring mechanisms overseeing them, have now officially came to their end. This move legally unshackles Tehran from a core set of international restrictions. This development grants ...
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Yemen, the Champion of Gaza War and Peace
Analysis

Yemen, the Champion of Gaza War and Peace

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
The unique role of the Yemenis in support of the Palestinians can be obviously seen when we look at the number of operations Ansarullah has launched against Israeli over the past two years. These figures show how far the Yemeni armed forces and people have gone in support of the Palestinian cause. ...
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?
Analysis

Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
The death tolls from both sides underscore the fragility of a reconciliation process that began earlier this year under Chinese mediation. Although the two sides agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire last Wednesday, sporadic cross-border violence continued uninterrupted. Talks began on Saturday in Doha, w ...
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Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?
Analysis

Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
They can negotiate over everything later.  This proposal would effectively allow Moscow to retain control over vast swathes of Ukrainian territory, particularly the Donetsk region. The US president's comments follow a Washington Post report from October 18, which cited two senior US offic ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
Analysis

What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
The US President Donald Trump who is seeking new objectives in West Asia and is trying to reshape this region based on the Israeli interests has new plans for countries unaligned to the American policies. Meanwhile, Iraq as a country enjoying a proper geopolitical position and rich energy resources ...
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Revolving Door Policy: The PA as a Gatekeeper for Israeli Military in West Bank
Analysis

Revolving Door Policy: The PA as a Gatekeeper for Israeli Military in West Bank

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
The operations targeted numerous locations, including the towns of Beit Duqqu, Tubas, and Qabatiya, as well as various districts of Nablus and the villages of Azzun and Iymatin. The raids involved forcibly entering homes, conducting property searches, damaging belongings, and rearresting formerly r ...
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Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran
Analysis

Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran

Thursday 23 October 2025 ،
Their loyal allies gain access to cutting-edge technology and benefits, while independent and critical nations face severe restrictions and pressure. The US is a top example of a country holding this approach, having demonstrated a stark contrast in how it treats allied and non-compliant governments ...

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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.