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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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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025
al-Sudani sees the summit as a historic opportunity to redefine the path of Arab cooperation and present joint initiatives in political and economic fields. By hosting the Arab League summit, Iraq is trying to highlight its special geopolitical role in West Asia and act as a bridge linking various ...
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025 ،
al-Sudani in this sensitive situation and under the growing pressures from the US and some Arab countries has entered the challenging path of disarmament of the resistance groups. This move, being advanced under the guise of limiting weapons to government, is actually as many observers suggest is a ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
Senior Iranian diplomat made it clear that Iran remains a key actor regionally and war has not destroyed an alliance it leads. Alwaght- Shortly after being appointed secretary-general of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani has launched a series of diplomatic moves. Following ...
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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 ،
al-Sudani’s aide Hussein Allawi, the decision aligns with the government’s plan to strengthen its armed forces and shift toward bilateral defense partnerships. Allawi explained that the withdrawal will take place in two stages, with the first phase scheduled for September 2025 and full ...
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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 ،
al-Sudani by the public opinion and resistance groups who are pushing for immediate expulsion of the American forces.  Experience over time has proven that foreign military presence has not brought security to Iraq, rather, it has been a destabilizing source in the country.  In addition, ...
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Netanyahu Confirms Ground Invasion as Gaza Comes Under Intense Fire
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Netanyahu Confirms Ground Invasion as Gaza Comes Under Intense Fire

Tuesday 16 September 2025 ،
al-Sudaniya, and surrounding areas, intensifying mass displacement. The slow, methodical advance, supported by relentless bombardment, has left large parts of Gaza City in ruins. Residents face overcrowded evacuation routes, including al-Rashid Street, while estimates indicate over 850,000 Palestin ...
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
al-Sudani. By labeling the resistance forces as terrorist, Washington is attempting to compel Baghdad to prevent these groups from re-entering the political structure. If the PMF once again gains a significant presence in parliament, Washington will use this as a pretext to intensify pressure again ...
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
al-Sudani, has warned on this matter, saying: If we lose Iranian gas, we will face a serious problem producing power. In a letter to the country's Trade Bank, Iraq's Ministry of Electricity stated that a failure to import gas could lead to extensive blackouts. Furthermore, Saad Faleh, the he ...
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Is Iraq Next Israeli Target?
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Is Iraq Next Israeli Target?

Tuesday 30 September 2025 ،
al-Sudani, warning that Iraq could be Israel's next military target, Iraqi sources familiar with the reports said.  According to these sources, Netanyahu is considering opening a new front in the region, with Iraq being the most likely candidate. The report clearly states that Israel now v ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
al-Sudani have labelled the deal with Erbil historic and a factor helping increase the state oil revenues. In an X post, al-Sudani said: This will ensure fair distribution of the wealth, diversify the export markets, and encourage investment. It is an achievement we waited for 18 years. Iraq's ...

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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.