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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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India, from an Importer of Israeli Arms to Israel’s Strategic Partner
Analysis

India, from an Importer of Israeli Arms to Israel’s Strategic Partner

Saturday 1 August 2026
bilateral relationship. New Delhi, long the world’s largest arms importer, has turned to Tel Aviv as one of its most vital defense partners, drawn by rapid access to advanced military technology, drones, missile defense systems, and intelligence gear. According to data from the Stockholm Inte ...
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Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?
Report

Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
bilateral military case. There are concerns that Washington may pressure Qatar to hand over or transfer the pilots to American custody, particularly given that, in the final days of the 40-day war, the downing of a US F-15 fighter and the landing of its pilot on Iranian soil sharpened Donald Trump&# ...
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Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?
Analysis

Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
bilateral economic and financial matters. The visit aims to negotiate the release of roughly $11 billion in Iranian assets and claims in Iraq, while also boosting trade flows between the two countries. According to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office, the two sides reviewed the ...
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Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?
Paper

Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?

Wednesday 26 August 2026 ،
bilateral economic ties. US Treasury Secretary also explained why Washington had not immediately gone after China’s major banks, saying that he did not want to “blow up the global financial system.” China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday: “Pressure and sanctions are ...
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift
Paper

US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift

Sunday 6 September 2026 ،
bilateral defense ties with Iraq. That scenario, al-Shara argued, would effectively mean transforming the US military footprint rather than ending it, shifting toward new forms of security and military cooperation that allow Washington to retain some leverage and capabilities in Iraq. It is a play ...
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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers
Paper

Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers

Monday 21 September 2026 ،
bilateral relations, it must grasp the continent's institutional architecture. Africa is a collection of 54 countries with distinct interests, political systems, and orientations, no single template can be prescribed for all of them. Engaging with inter-African bodies and blocs, alongside develo ...
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions
Analysis

From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions

Friday 25 September 2026 ،
bilateral ties are overshadowed by challenging issues. Alwaght- As the economic and geopolitical contest in the world escalates, eyes once again return to Washington and Beijing, where leaders of the two economic heavyweights are pushing to, through a face-to-face meeting, discuss the growing differ ...
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Iran Flights Embargo and Test of Iraq’s Sovereignty
Analysis

Iran Flights Embargo and Test of Iraq’s Sovereignty

Monday 28 September 2026 ،
bilateral relations. So, while Washington seeks to raise the cost for foreign companies and airports of cooperating with Tehran by sanctioning Iran’s aviation industry, Iraq’s experience over the past few days has shown that enforcing such a policy in a country like Iraq can carry direc ...
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Post-Withdrawal US Security Strategy in Iraq: Five Scenarios
Analysis

Post-Withdrawal US Security Strategy in Iraq: Five Scenarios

Monday 5 October 2026 ،
bilateral defense relationship and keep backing the Iraqi government. Alina Romanowski, a former US ambassador to Iraq, has likewise warned that a troop withdrawal must not be mistaken for abandoning Iraqi partners. First scenario: maintaining military influence without massive presence in Iraq It ...
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True Security and Political Independence in Iraq Matters after US Military Pullout: Expert
Interview

True Security and Political Independence in Iraq Matters after US Military Pullout: Expert

Tuesday 6 October 2026 ،
bilateral security relationship. I therefore do not see the US withdrawal as absolutely equivalent to either a decline or an increase in Iraq’s security. Iraq’s security depends above all on the government’s ability to assert sovereignty, control its borders, strengthen its armed ...

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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.