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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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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Washington will include Iran’s missile program in talks, but Washington wants a nuclear deal. Alwaght- With the end of the first round of Iran-US talks in Muscat, which were described as “very good” by the US President Donald Trump, the Israeli lobby that is concerned about the outcomes ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Washington is the seventh since Trump's comeback to power in 2024. But the tone of the US president after the bilateral with Trump and media reports suggest that the outcome was totally different from previous ones.  Divided on the surface  Trump's emphasis that he could not make ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
Analysis

As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Washington in key military and security domains. When the crisis hit, European nations struggled to formulate an effective strategy to manage the conflict or contain Russia without relying on the United States. Numerous European-led initiatives either fizzled out or were effectively overshadowed by ...
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Washington Post, Trump's relationship with Epstein unraveled not in 2000 but in 2004 over competition for properties in Palm Beach, Florida. This contradicts Trumps claim suggesying that he cut off ties with Epstein for his immoral behavior and deeds.  Trump's partnership with Epstein& ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Washington's recent criticisms of Brussels. A stronger Europe must take responsibility for its own defense, she declared. Europe must activate its common defense clause; that is what Europe truly means. But this commitment only holds weight if it it's built on trust and capability. That' ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Washington. Fearful of the growing influence of resistance factions in the next cabinet, the Trump administration has abandoned diplomatic niceties. By dismissing Mark Sawaia, the US special envoy to Iraq, Trump has effectively drawn his sword against al-Maliki's return, throwing Iraq's poli ...
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?
Analysis

Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
Washington-Tehran diplomacy is still ongoing, at the same time Trump's verbal threats against Iran continue, while Tehran has warned that it will firmly respond to any aggression.  Meanwhile, regional leaders including Saudi Arabia and Qatar and Turkey in the past few weeks have stepped up ...
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Iran and the US: The Potential Final Battle
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Iran and the US: The Potential Final Battle

Sunday 22 February 2026 ،
Washington's stated positions with its military maneuvers, the inevitable conclusion appears to be the outbreak of war with Iran in the near future. However, for the following reasons, despite the rhetoric and troop buildup, a conflict may not actually occur: 1. Washington is seeking a swift an ...
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One Dead, Eight Wounded as Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
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One Dead, Eight Wounded as Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

Monday 23 February 2026 ،
Washington, chaired by President Donald Trump, pledging $10 billion for Gaza’s reconstruction, while Trump framed the initiative as a model for achieving stability, contingent on Hamas disarmament despite ongoing reports of Israeli assaults.
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
Washington’s policies on Baghdad. But Iraqis are clinging to their independence of decision-making. Alwaght- At a time the Iraqi political factions are struggling to get the country out of a state of uncertainty and manage it politically and administratively in the best possible form with picking a ...

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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.