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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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An Arbaeen of Vengeance
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An Arbaeen of Vengeance

Friday 7 August 2026
events as living proof that the culture of resistance and defiance against oppression endures. And the memory of the martyred leader's million-strong funeral processions in Najaf and Karbala, bearing striking parallels to Arbaeen's own colossal crowds, underscored once again that the religio ...
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Trump Turkey Escape Scandal: New Life under Shadow of Vengeance
Analysis

Trump Turkey Escape Scandal: New Life under Shadow of Vengeance

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
events and the presidency does not allow for hiding behind threats. But after what went down in Turkey, the security calculus around him has entered uncharted stage. From now on, Trump may find himself in a bind eerily similar to Benjamin Netanyahu's. Since the International Criminal Court issu ...
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Why’s Pentagon Drip-feeding Information on Iran Attacks Damage?
Analysis

Why’s Pentagon Drip-feeding Information on Iran Attacks Damage?

Sunday 16 August 2026 ،
events the perception, at home, that the threat has ended. On the other, it gives the Pentagon a rationale to continue the fight, bolster defenses, and expand the military footprint, all under the argument that the danger persists. So even the news that appears to be about Iranian missile power can ...
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Syrian Kurds after SDF Dissolution: Between Integration and Maintaining Influence
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Syrian Kurds after SDF Dissolution: Between Integration and Maintaining Influence

Friday 28 August 2026 ،
events of 2026 upended that equation. In January, Syrian government forces swept through large swaths of SDF-held territory in a rapid offensive. By January 18, according to a European Union asylum agency report, the SDF had lost roughly 80 percent of the ground it had held at the start of the mont ...
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

Friday 4 September 2026 ،
events in Syria. Rather, it appears to be part of a broader strategic calculus by Ankara to push back against Israel's growing military footprint and influence in the Mediterranean. In other words, Cyprus is fast becoming a crucial pillar in Turkey's strategy to manage and contain the securi ...
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Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert
Interview

Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert

Monday 7 September 2026 ،
events. This interconnectedness and coordination among the various fronts can play a significant role in shaping the future equations of the region, especially in a situation where the war has moved beyond a limited confrontation between two sides and has transformed into a network of intertwined f ...
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Iranian Cleric Assassination: Marks of Israeli-American Plot
Analysis

Iranian Cleric Assassination: Marks of Israeli-American Plot

Wednesday 16 September 2026 ،
events in this province, and repeatedly warned of the enemy's role in stoking division and animosity between Shiites and Sunnis. Molawi Gargij was a man of the people. His ties to the public and his positions in support of Islamic unity drew praise from both Shiite and Sunni clerics alike, and ...
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Unity of Front Must Become a Law in Iran, Tehran Standing by Hezbollah: Political Expert
Interview

Unity of Front Must Become a Law in Iran, Tehran Standing by Hezbollah: Political Expert

Thursday 17 September 2026 ،
events that unfolded after February 8, 2025, and the failure of Washington's and the Israeli regime's dreams to materialize, led the Israelis to conclude that the only remaining path to destroying Hezbollah was their own direct entry into Lebanon. They tried 20 different types of threats and ...
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Mecca Attack amid War of Narratives: Three Clues to Settle the Riddle
Analysis

Mecca Attack amid War of Narratives: Three Clues to Settle the Riddle

Saturday 19 September 2026 ،
events such as attacks on holy sites, given the strong influence of religious currents and the presence of major Sunni religious institutions like Al-Azhar and religious schools. Yet what is striking is that public opinion in both countries has never backed Saudi Arabia's warmongering in Yemen, ...
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44 Years After Sabra and Shatila, Activists Vow to Continue Resistance
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44 Years After Sabra and Shatila, Activists Vow to Continue Resistance

Sunday 20 September 2026 ،
events across the region.

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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.