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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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US-led Coalition to Leave Iraq by September, Says Prime Minister’s Aide
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US-led Coalition to Leave Iraq by September, Says Prime Minister’s Aide

Monday 18 August 2025
transitioning from multilateral military frameworks to bilateral security agreements. Allawi emphasized that this approach mirrors pre-2014 strategic frameworks that existed before ISIS’s rise in Iraq. The decision also follows Iraq’s 2020 parliamentary law to expel foreign forces after ...
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Hamas And Allied Groups Agree to Egypt-Qatar Ceasefire Plan
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Hamas And Allied Groups Agree to Egypt-Qatar Ceasefire Plan

Monday 18 August 2025 ،
transition Gaza to an internationally supported structure, prioritizing reconstruction and long-term stabilization, as outlined in both Egyptian and US-backed initiatives.
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
transit route ; it is a strategic tool to reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape.   Despite this ambitious narrative, the operationalization of the corridor, which ostensibly aims to achieve economic goals, faces serious barriers. Despite the peace agreement in the Caucasus, hi ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
train the Syrian forces on their use if the need arises.  In April, Middle East Eye reported that Ankara was preparing to set up an air defense system at T4 military airport in Palmyra near Homs in central Syria. The site added that Turkey plans to use this base for attacks on Islamist groups ...
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
training events. Washington describes the drills as “defense-oriented” and aimed at improving joint readiness against North Korean threats. Pyongyang, however, routinely denounces such exercises as invasion rehearsals and often counters with missile tests. Despite South Korean President ...
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
transit road. While Iran welcomed regional peace, it expressed concerns over foreign intervention and emphasized the need to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. The MoUs signal Iran and Armenia’s intent to deepen cooperation while carefully navigating sensitive regional dynamics.
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
transit corridor that has been dubbed Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) due to the US president's mediation for its deal. Iran is concerned that this route will in a way or another have the function of the disputed Zangezur Corridor that through changes to the region' ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
training and advising,” sometimes under the guise of moving bases, and sometimes under the label of “cutting forces.” With that said, the conclusion is clear: the US military presence in Iraq continues, air and ground bases are active, and drones and special forces freely roam the ...
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How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?
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How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?

Thursday 21 August 2025 ،
train stations or in shelters made headlines in the international media, and Western leaders held emergency meetings in the White House and Brussels, and billions of dollars in military and humanitarian aid were began flowing to protect the Ukrainian people from Russian attacks. According to the an ...
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Terrorist Team Dismantled by Intelligence Forces in Eastern Iran
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Terrorist Team Dismantled by Intelligence Forces in Eastern Iran

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
training, including exercises on a mock-up of the intended target, consistent with methods seen in earlier Israel-linked operations. The confrontation left six militants dead and two captured, while three Iranian security personnel were injured during the firefight. Authorities confirmed the wounde ...

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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.