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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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Gaza War, an Artery for Netanyahu’s Political Life
Analysis

Gaza War, an Artery for Netanyahu’s Political Life

Monday 25 August 2025
ground. Lack of plan for after Gaza occupation  Occupation of Gaza will force around 1 out of 2 million civilians to move south. It seems that the purpose of occupying Gaza is to demonstrate the resolve of the Israeli military and to portray the goals of the war that have failed in the face o ...
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Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert
Interview

Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
ground operation to seize full control of Gaza. The exponentially rising casualties are a clear sign this plan is now underway. Amidst this, the latest from the negotiation table indicates that Hamas has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire deal in return for the release of a number of living Israeli priso ...
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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 ،
ground to mobilize and use the power vacuum. Role of foreign actors: Regional competition, particularly Washington’s ongoing presence in Iraq, continues to weigh heavily on the Kurdistan's internal dynamics. As outside powers throw their weight behind rival factions, the political landsca ...
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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 ،
ground or air) exercise is a sign of fluid power; the capability to operate across a vast maritime domain demonstrates real operational capacity and sends the message of we operate wherever necessary. In this regard, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasir Zadeh stated: Today, we have produce ...
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?
Analysis

Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
ground. Conversely, it is the Israeli military that appears increasingly bogged down in the quagmire of the Gaza conflict. How does Hamas hold the initiative in Gaza?  The success of Hamas in striking the Israeli forces over the past two years stems from a number of important factors:  ...
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
Analysis

Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
ground. In practice, Turkish companies—with their government turning a blind eye—have figured out numerous ways to get around the sanctions. Exports of goods to Israel, ranging from raw materials and construction supplies to chemical products, have carried on without pause. Furthermore, ...
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
ground for some of its infrastructural priorities.  Italian analyst Silvia Boltuc, managing director of the SpecialEurasia institute, has outlined several key priorities for Iran: — Completing the Rasht-Astara railway, as critical section of the International North-South Transport Corri ...
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With Israel Extremely Afraid, How Will Yemen Retaliate?
Analysis

With Israel Extremely Afraid, How Will Yemen Retaliate?

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
ground forces and can significantly increase the element of surprise. The combined use of missiles and drones is an effective strategy for applying direct pressure on Tel Aviv and responding to the assassination of Yemeni officials. In recent days, a number of Yemeni drones have attacked the occupi ...
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What’s Behind Israel’s Pilligrimage Road Project?
Analysis

What’s Behind Israel’s Pilligrimage Road Project?

Saturday 6 September 2025 ،
groundwork for the full annexation of the West Bank. The Knesset recently passed an annexation proposal, seen as providing the Netanyahu cabinet with the necessary political and legal backing to move forward with the process of formalizing its control.  Concurrently, the Israeli military has a ...
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Israeli War on Gaza Towers: Display of Destruction, Cover for Losses
Analysis

Israeli War on Gaza Towers: Display of Destruction, Cover for Losses

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
ground battles. Alwaght- On the eve of the end of the second year of the Gaza war, the Israeli regime is pursuing a a broader strategy to turn the coastal enclave into an uninhabitable place after killing tens of thousands of civilians and fully destroying its infrastructure. As part of this plan, ...

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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.