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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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Arbaeen 2025 Showcases a Stronger, More United Axis of Resistance
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Arbaeen 2025 Showcases a Stronger, More United Axis of Resistance

Tuesday 12 August 2025
opposition from the people and resistance groups. On Arbaeen this year, many Iraqi mawkebs (roadside service station) and mourning groups openly voiced their support for the PMF. Pictures of martyred commanders, placards reading the PMF Guarantees Iraq's Security , and the strong presence of PM ...
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
opposition leader, has explicitly called on the people to overthrow the Netanyahu government through mass protests. This call has been met with increasing acceptance, and the size of anti-war rallies has increased substantially in recent days.  Gaps in the military: Commanders warn  One ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
opposition to ISIS in 2014, require greater sensitivity among Iraqi government officials, and this could be part of the talks between Larijani and Iraqi officials. Message of Larijani's Lebanon visit  As the next stop, Larijani flew to Lebanon that these days is grappling with various cha ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
opposition to its disarming.  Israel: In contrast, the Israeli regime sees the issue of Hezbollah's disarming as a strategic opportunity to sink the movement, because it believes that Hezbollah's capabilities have been exhausted. The Israelis insist on the complete disarmament of Hezbo ...
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
opposition to the involvement of non-regional powers, warning that such interference would aggravate tensions rather than resolve them. In this context, the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan is seen as a step toward reducing the likelihood of foreign military presence, especially with its ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
opposition is desperately trying to thwart, and Pashinyan will not have an easy task ahead.  China concerned about American management of Caucasus corridors  Given the trans-regional nature of the Zangezur Corridor, its implementation could be seen as a direct threat to China’s Bel ...
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
opposition to the genocide in Gaza two years after a massive offensive that killed tens of thousands. Conflict of views of government and public The huge protests in Tel Aviv and other cities in the occupied territories showed that the public opinion are at loggerheads with the government especial ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
opposition of Washington and Tel Aviv to the full extension of the UNIFIL mission is not a new issue. For years, Tel Aviv has doubted the effectiveness of these forces and claims that their presence has not prevented the expansion of Hezbollah's activities. However, in 2022, an important change ...
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Greater Israel: From Torahic Concept to New Plans
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Greater Israel: From Torahic Concept to New Plans

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
opposition. In recent decades, right-wing parties like Likud and various Israeli governments have implicitly or explicitly promoted the Greater Israel vision, though in practice, it has been constrained by international considerations and global pressure. Whereas the regime's early leaders lack ...
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
opposition to any regional geopolitical changes ALWAGHT- Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reaffirmed Tehran’s opposition to any regional geopolitical changes, emphasizing Iran’s commitment to peace and stability. In a Tehran meeting with Armenia ...

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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.