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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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Why’s UAE Gone Silent in Renewed Saudi-Yemeni Escalation?
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Why’s UAE Gone Silent in Renewed Saudi-Yemeni Escalation?

Monday 27 July 2026
instability would not only strain Riyadh’s security credibility but also disrupt the very investment climate and megaproject rollout that Vision 2030 depends on. Moreover, the UAE’s posture toward Yemen cannot be understood in isolation from the quiet rivalry and strategic disagreements ...
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Eastern View of SCO to Aggression against Iran
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Eastern View of SCO to Aggression against Iran

Tuesday 28 July 2026 ،
instability, prevent foreign interventions, and save collective security in Eurasia. Members of this organization know well that if respect to sovereignty of countries is undermined and unilateral strikes go politically unanswered, this will pose threats to security of members prospectively. From t ...
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Arbaeen Under the Shadow of US Hostilities: What’s Going on in Iraq?
Report

Arbaeen Under the Shadow of US Hostilities: What’s Going on in Iraq?

Saturday 1 August 2026 ،
instability have influenced the world's largest religious congregation this year, it has not forced its cancelation.  Meanwhile, Iranian and Iraqi governments and popular organizations are trying to ensure full security through enhancing security arrangements.  Massive security force ...
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Do Iran’s Ties with the Taliban Mean Approving of Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan?
Analysis

Do Iran’s Ties with the Taliban Mean Approving of Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan?

Monday 3 August 2026 ،
instability in the country, using it as a lever to pressure rivals including Russia, China, and Iran. Tehran sees this game for what it is and, by maintaining engagement with the Taliban, is trying to prevent Afghanistan from turning into a new front against its own interests. 7. Formation of inclu ...
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements

Tuesday 4 August 2026 ،
instability in Iraq is one of the biggest threats for the project. Continued regional tensions, militia groups' attacks, and the likely return of ISIS terrorist organization to Iraq dissuade foreign investors from participating in the project. Also, the disputes between Baghdad and Erbil over t ...
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Palestine at the Heart of Islamic World’s Concerns, Says Pezeshkian
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Palestine at the Heart of Islamic World’s Concerns, Says Pezeshkian

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
instability and praised Iran’s resistance against threats, saying Tehran had helped create new regional dynamics. He expressed hope for stronger cooperation between Iran and Palestinian groups in the future.
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Competition of Corridors Amid Hormuz Crisis: Moscow and Tehran’s Winning Card
Analysis

Competition of Corridors Amid Hormuz Crisis: Moscow and Tehran’s Winning Card

Friday 7 August 2026 ،
instability in the Strait of Hormuz, while driving up shipping and insurance costs across the board in the short term, also sharpens the incentive for countries to develop diversified overland alternatives and reduce their reliance on maritime chokepoints. Russia, for its part, is betting that by ex ...
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Iraq Disarming Project: End of a Security Order or Start of Home Confrontation?
Paper

Iraq Disarming Project: End of a Security Order or Start of Home Confrontation?

Tuesday 11 August 2026 ،
instability. If all three move forward in tandem, Iraq could, for the first time in years, begin shifting toward a genuine concentration of security authority in official state institutions. The most likely scenario, should armed groups resist, is neither a swift government victory nor a complete d ...
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Hormuz not to Reopen until Assassination, Blockade, and War End
Interview

Hormuz not to Reopen until Assassination, Blockade, and War End

Tuesday 11 August 2026 ،
instability, and we must remain vigilant in this regard. Alwaght: Along with Hormuz crisis, Bab-el-Mandeb closure is causing some developments, including trilateral Mecca agreement. How do you see this defense pact and its function? Zarean: First, we should note that the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait has b ...
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups
Analysis

Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
instability, emphasizing that in parts of Iraqi culture, the gun is intertwined with notions of power, honor, and personal safety. This reality poses a fundamental challenge to any disarmament initiative: before the state can take away people's weapons, it must first earn their trust that it ca ...

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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.