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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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What Factors Are Eroding Israeli Resilience in War with Iran?
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What Factors Are Eroding Israeli Resilience in War with Iran?

Monday 16 June 2025
consequences of Gaza war and massacare of thousands of children and women that have led to formation of a global resistance campaign against the Israeli crimes have discredited the Israeli historical tactic of playing victim and now the regional and global public opinion recognize Israel the source ...
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities

Sunday 22 June 2025 ،
consequences of this dangerous adventure. Reacting to the American attack, the UN chief Antonio Guterres said that there is an increasing risk that this conflict will slip out of control and leave dire consequences on the civilians, the region, and the world. He added that Trump's use of force ...
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran
Paper

Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran

Sunday 29 June 2025 ،
consequences of this conflict show that this war has imposed heavy costs on the Israeli society. This multi-faceted crisis is not limited to the military aspect and has inflicted human casualties, as well as economic and social damages and gaps on the Israeli regime. Some observers suggest that rebu ...
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Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War
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Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War

Thursday 3 July 2025 ،
consequences. Alwaght- In the geopolitical conflicts of West Asia and North Africa, Iraq has always been one of the focal points of developments and the regional and international competitions due to its strategic geographical position. This special position played a highly decisive role in the rece ...
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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 ،
consequences of disarming the resistance groups in Iraq for Baghdad. - Return of terrorism: Threat of return from Syrian borders  One of the certain outcomes of the disarming the resistance groups is undermining the Iraqi defense structure against remnants of takfiri terrorism.  The ISI ...
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Caught Between Iran and US, What Path Will Saudi Arabia Pick?
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Caught Between Iran and US, What Path Will Saudi Arabia Pick?

Friday 11 July 2025 ،
consequences of an all-out war has become a difficult job for the Saudi decision-makers. Now there are fundamental questions: What aims and reservations does Saudi Arabia have in relation to this unfolding crisis? What challenges are ahead of it? Can the kingdom maintain its balancing policy in its ...
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Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis
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Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis

Saturday 12 July 2025 ،
consequences. Eruption of crisis The recent conflict between the Haraki tribe and KDP in the Khabat district in the west of the capital of the region Erbil is not a simple dispute, but a sign of a deep rift in the power structure of the Kurdistan region. Despite its tribal appearance, the crisis ...
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms
Analysis

Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
consequences in other countries in the region. In Iran, the PKK-related branch, the PJAK, is considered one of the security challenges that has carried out armed activities against the Islamic Republic in the western border areas of the country in recent years. Therefore, If the PKK is disarmed and ...
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Iran and UAE Call for Joint Efforts to Enhance Regional Security
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Iran and UAE Call for Joint Efforts to Enhance Regional Security

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
consequences that any disruption to a single country’s security could bring and expressed the UAE’s support for dialogue as a means to address regional challenges.
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
consequences for Damascus, the view of Syrian public opinion towards Turkey and the Arabs as allies of Damascus, and the future prospects of this fragile equation. Passivity of Turkey and Arab countries: Instrumental look at al-Jolani and his government Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, wh ...

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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.