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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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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025
economy, which is heavily dependent on oil revenues, which are managed through the US Federal Reserve, is vulnerable to such pressures. Despite these threats, the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), which includes a coalition of political forces that hold the parliament, announced on Tuesday its d ...
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
Analysis

What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
economy, and security. Abu Dhabi’s focus on Central Asia especially in recent years is indicative of this country’s interest in having a share in the strategic vital bond between Russia and China in this region. Albeit, it should be taken into account that the Emirates efforts for influe ...
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Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?
Analysis

Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?

Friday 8 August 2025 ،
economy of Gaza. Today, even 600 trucks a day cannot meet the needs of the Gaza Strip, as not only has Gaza’s basic infrastructure and healthcare system been destroyed, but also agriculture in Gaza has also been completely destroyed. A truck usually contains around 20 tons of relief aid; in ad ...
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?
Paper

How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
economy. Ehud Ilam, an expert at the Royal Institute of Defense and Security Studies in the Britain, concluded in a note that Israel had to end the war with Iran very quickly, otherwise its economy could face a major crisis. Another estimate, by British Royal Institute for Defense and Security Stud ...
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead
Analysis

Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
economy are boxing him into an increasingly tight corner with each passing day.  
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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 ،
economy, healthcare, education, and tourism ALWAGHT- During Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Yerevan, Iran and Armenia signed 10 memoranda of understanding spanning diplomacy, the economy, healthcare, education, and tourism. Iran and Armenia signed 10 memoranda of understanding ...
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Israel Warned of Severe Economic Consequences in Case of War with Iran
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Israel Warned of Severe Economic Consequences in Case of War with Iran

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
economy experiencing a significant decline ALWAGHT- According to an Israeli media report, the regime is struggling after the 12-day war with Iran in June, with the economy experiencing a significant decline. Israeli business outlet Calcalist reported that the recent 12-day war with Iran has set the ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
economy and business in relationship with Beijing and Islamabad. Its foreign ministry announced that the FM Mutaqi has invited the two countries to engage in economic projects in Afghanistan and asked them not to tie this cooperation to other matters.  The Taliban is in dire straits economical ...
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
Analysis

Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
economy and regional security: Unrest would lead block foreign investment flow and economic development. An atmosphere of instability provides the extremist groups with a breeding ground to mobilize and use the power vacuum. Role of foreign actors: Regional competition, particularly Washington&rsqu ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
Analysis

Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
economy in its foreign trade, with a strategic focus on developing transit routes and enhancing its oceanic ports. Key initiatives such as the International North–South Transport Corridor and the Chabahar Port project are central to this agenda. This drive for secure sea lanes is deemed essent ...

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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.