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A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
Monday 3 November 2025
al-Sudani with the State of Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki with the State of Law Coalition, Ammar al-Hakim with the Al-Hikma Movement, and the independent list of Hadi al-Amiri, representing the political wing of the Badr Organization. For these forces, Baghdad is not just ...
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Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit
Tuesday 4 November 2025
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al-Sudani insists resistance disarmament depends on US troop withdrawal ALWAGHT- Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani insists resistance disarmament depends on US troop withdrawal, reaffirming a 2026 coalition exit amid mounting pressure from Washington.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reite ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Tuesday 4 November 2025
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al-Sudani.
Learning from that experience, the election law was amended ahead of the 2023 provincial elections. A critical reform under this amendment was the reduction of electoral districts from 83 to just 18, effectively making each province a single electoral constituency. This change is w ...
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?
Monday 10 November 2025
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al-Sudani. In a video from the meeting, al-Sudani congratulates Sawaya on his birthday, calls him a “good son,” and wishes him success, a moment that quickly made the rounds online. The clip, filmed and shared by Sawaya himself, appeared carefully staged to highlight his friendly ties wi ...
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Iraqis Vote To Decide Political Future
Tuesday 11 November 2025
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al-Sudani, who is seeking a second term, praised the safe and stable voting environment, noting that the election is taking place on schedule and under international observation. The current parliament, led mostly by Shia blocs, will see its term end in early 2026.
The incoming parliament will elec ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
Wednesday 12 November 2025
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al-Sudani affirmed this, stating on social media: Our honorable people have taken another step towards protecting their constitutional system by surpassing a 55-percent participation rate in the parliamentary elections. He emphasized that this is another success on the path to restoring citizens' ...
Analysis
Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament
Saturday 15 November 2025
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al-Sudani, which captured 46 seats. It is followed by Nouri al-Maliki's State of Law coalition with 28 seats, and the Al-Sadeqoon coalition, affiliated with Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, with 27 seats, as other major players in the Shiite bloc. The State Forces coalition, which includes the National Wi ...
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory
Saturday 15 November 2025
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al-Sudani, expressed hope that ties between Tehran and Baghdad would further deepen in the coming term. He praised Iraq’s electoral process as a reflection of the nation’s commitment to democratic values, while al-Sudani thanked him for the warm congratulations, noting the long-standing ...
Analysis
What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
Monday 17 November 2025
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al-Sudani as prime minister. This move broke protracted political deadlocks, paving the way for a government and a reform agenda.
This governance success demonstrated that the resistance movements could translate their influence from the battlefield to the political arena, a key factor in regaining ...
Report
Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert
Tuesday 18 November 2025
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Iraqis showed through their vote that they rely on resistance forces for their national security and are aware of US plots for their country. Alwaght- The Tehran-based Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies hosted a meeting discussing Iraq political landscape post-elections. At the me ...
