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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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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only  Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse

Sunday 28 December 2025
escalating between Emirati-backed local proxy forces on one side and Saudi Arabia on the other. The UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced that the kingdom bombarded the council’s positions in Hadhramaut on Friday. It remains unclear whether there were any casualties in th ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
escalating militarization in the Red Sea, these actions are likely to expose the occupied territories to even greater threats from Yemeni resistance groups. In other words, the Israeli efforts to ensure their security through building influence in sensitive regions are not only far from effective b ...
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
escalating tensions in Yemen and ongoing crises in Palestine and Lebanon. In Yemen, fighting intensified after UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council forces took control of Hadramout and expanded into al-Mahrah, prompting Saudi airstrikes on STC positions. The developments highlight growing Saudi ...
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As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes
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As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
escalating tensions along the country's southern border. Lebanese officials are closely monitoring developments related to this trip. They are waiting to see what approach Netanyahu will adopt towards Lebanon upon his return from the US. Past experience shows Netanyahu's visits to Washingto ...
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Iran Advocates Regional Action to Maintain Yemen’s Unity
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Iran Advocates Regional Action to Maintain Yemen’s Unity

Thursday 1 January 2026 ،
escalating conflicts in southern and eastern Yemen, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on regional states to act in support of Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani by p ...
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US Invasion of Venezuela: Test of Latin America’s Bolivarin Resistance and Geopolitical Realignment
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US Invasion of Venezuela: Test of Latin America’s Bolivarin Resistance and Geopolitical Realignment

Saturday 3 January 2026 ،
escalating operations. Venezuelan arny: We will resist After the US attacks over past hours, all eyes are now on the reaction of the Venezuelan armed forces. The defense ministry published a statement saying: All units of the army, Bolivarin Guard, and public defense forces are on high alert. Defe ...
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Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance
Analysis

Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance

Wednesday 7 January 2026 ،
escalating. Despite the burning of his movement's office in Maysan province, Qais al-Khazali stated he will refrain from of any intervention that threatens civil peace in the province. He emphasized resolving the matter through the judicial system to avoid the tensions being capitalize on by tho ...
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
escalating rivalry between the Kandahari faction and the Kabuli faction. The report indicates the conflict centers on control and influence, particularly over state finances, with the Kabul faction demanding increased budget allocations for security agencies, a request consistently rebuffed by the K ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
escalating regional tensions. Alwaght- Amid the US push to obstruct Iran-Iraq economic and political relations, officials of the two neighbors hold regular meetings in a bid to boost bilateral cooperation at all levels. In this connection, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has visited Tehran amid ...
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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?
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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
escalating tensions over Greenland and strained trans-Atlantic relations, Danish officials have opted not to attend this meeting in Davos. The World Economic Forum , in a statement, noted that “Danish government representatives were invited to this year’s meeting, and any decision regard ...

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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.