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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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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.
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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.

Saturday 27 September 2025
events were held with a massive turnout in the southern Beirut as the bastion of Hezbollah. The participants vowed they will continue the path of their martyrs, chanting labbayk ya Nasrallah (we are at your service Nasrallah) in a show of loyalty.  A memorial ceremony began at 4:30 PM Lebanese ...
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Trump’s Gaza Plan: A New Test of Strategic Arab Passivity
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Trump’s Gaza Plan: A New Test of Strategic Arab Passivity

Wednesday 1 October 2025 ،
events in Lebanon, will continue its attacks on Gaza under the pretext of disarmament, leaving Palestinians utterly defenseless and powerless against any future aggression. Advancing a covert resettlement rcenario: Furthermore, the proposal makes no mention of a role for the UN Relief and Works Age ...
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Hezbollah Acts Independently of Tehran, Says Iranian Representative
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Hezbollah Acts Independently of Tehran, Says Iranian Representative

Tuesday 7 October 2025 ،
events of the 2006 Lebanon war, noting that when hostilities began, Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, immediately mobilized the entire Iranian state apparatus to aid Lebanon but refrained from directing Hezbollah’s operations. He described how Iranian ministries and instituti ...
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World’s Pariah: How’s Gaza War Isolated Tel Aviv?
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World’s Pariah: How’s Gaza War Isolated Tel Aviv?

Wednesday 8 October 2025 ،
events show that two years after the war, Israel is struggling with a severe internal crisis and global isolation. Foreign Affairs reports in this regard that before Gaza war, Israel had broad diplomatic relations and was not as hated as it is today, but Netanyahu and his hawkish cabinet have sunken ...
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Al-Qassam Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire, Denies Involvement in Rafah Attacks
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Al-Qassam Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire, Denies Involvement in Rafah Attacks

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
events there. In their statement, Al-Qassam explained that communication with their remaining units in Rafah has been completely severed since the war resumed in March 2025. They stated that they have no information on whether those fighters are still alive, stressing that the group has no connecti ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
events and being on the golf course with him. American media say this appointment once again demonstrates the closeness of Trump's loyal circles to his decision-making structure, even in the sensitive domain of foreign policy. This appointment comes just one week after the signing of a ceasefi ...
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Al-Fashir Massacre: Who’s to Blame?
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Al-Fashir Massacre: Who’s to Blame?

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
events in Al-Fashir and announced the formation of an investigative committee. He claimed the war was imposed on the RSF, but declared that the page of war in Al-Fashir has now been turned. He emphasized the need for residents to return to their homes so the city can restore a sense of normalcy. Wh ...
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash
Analysis

The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
events and the Gaza war. This shift is notably marked by European nations such as France, Britain, Spain, Ireland, and Norway formally recognizing Palestine. In essence, Al-Aqsa Mosque, as the beating heart of Eastern Al-Quds, is central to Palestinian identity. Any alteration to the status of this ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
events in the coming days could still alter turnout dynamics nationwide, for now, the overall atmosphere suggests a decline in voter turnout across Iraq. Alwaght: How do you see the role of the Shiite Coordination Framework? Can it maintain its internal unity in these elections? Alizadeh: At prese ...
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan
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Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
events in Abu Dhabi, such as the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX). 2. Sharing intelligence and training Following normalization, Israeli defense exports to the UAE surged, particularly in military technology, drones, electronic systems, and missile defense. Reports indicate a series of join ...

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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.