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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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Snapback Mechanism Lays Bare Fundamental East-West Gap
Analysis

Snapback Mechanism Lays Bare Fundamental East-West Gap

Sunday 28 September 2025
grant violation of the nuclear deal. While the JCPOA significantly eased pressure on Iran, it was predicated on all parties honoring their declared commitments. Iran upheld its obligations and operated within the framework of the agreement. The US, however, reneged by unilaterally withdrawing and fa ...
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Hamas’s Calculated Response to Trump’s Plan: Yes to Deal, Never to Surrender
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Hamas’s Calculated Response to Trump’s Plan: Yes to Deal, Never to Surrender

Saturday 4 October 2025 ،
granted to foreign powers. In other words, Hamas's efforts to diminish foreign influence and intervention in the administration of Gaza have effectively rendered Trump's envisioned Riviera of the Middle East an unattainable fantasy. Moreover, the rejection of handing over all captives with ...
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Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule
Analysis

Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
grants voting rights exclusively to a body of approximately 6,000 selected elites, community leaders, and representatives of various social groups. The mechanism is being implemented under the president's constitutional declaration and a 2025 presidential decree (No. 66) that established a highe ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
Analysis

Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
grants a distinct advantage to large parties and coalitions. To secure a seat, they must now amass a large number of votes across an entire province, rather than focusing on smaller local districts. This system is likely to benefit prominent candidates who, while lacking deep local popularity, comma ...
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
Analysis

What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?

Thursday 16 October 2025 ،
granting Moscow expanded basing rights, Russia will act as a buffer against Israeli military operations. Al-Sharaa is hoping Moscow will retake the mediating role it played in 2018 between the al-Assad government and Israel, which temporarily de-escalated tensions in southern Syria. His objective i ...
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space
Analysis

Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
grants Iran a fresh opportunity to operate more freely, allowing it to pursue international trade, economic partnerships, and political and security ties with fewer constraints, potentially strengthening its global standing. Yet, the expiration of this decade-old resolution was not without challenge ...
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Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?
Analysis

Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
granting Russia full control of the Donbas. Why is Donbas important for Russia? A set of factors have moved Russia to seize Donbas: Economic assets Primarily, the region possesses significant economic assets. Donbas is located along Ukraine's eastern border and is considered the country' ...
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War on Olive: Roots of Palestine Targeted by Occupation
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War on Olive: Roots of Palestine Targeted by Occupation

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
granted full access to this vital financial resource, a significant portion of the Palestinian economic crisis could be resolved. Scenarios of forced relocation of the Palestinians Through destruction and massive looting of olive products in the West Bank, the Israeli regime is working to eradicat ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
Analysis

Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
grant supporters, and private investors that has coalesced around him. This network has granted him an identity independent of the traditional Republican Party. His recent appointments are, in effect, a reward for active members of this network, a form of distributing political spoils to ensure lon ...
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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 ،
grant Israel further temerity to press ahead with its aggression. 

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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.