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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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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
politics, into the streets of Tel Aviv, and even into the command of the army. This fact is perhaps the most significant obstacle to a full-scale occupation plan—a plan that, if implemented, could sink Israel into a war of attrition with consequences extending far beyond Gaza borders. Israel& ...
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Tehran and Minsk Ink 12 Bilateral Cooperation Documents
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Tehran and Minsk Ink 12 Bilateral Cooperation Documents

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
politics, international law, tourism, art, media, health, pharmaceuticals, industry, environment, free and special economic zones, and investment. The two presidents also issued a joint statement during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to the Palace of Independence in Minsk for talk ...
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How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?
Analysis

How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?

Thursday 21 August 2025 ،
politics and culture. Until this structural racism is challenged, Western rhetoric about human rights will remain nothing more than a tool for geopolitical interests. 
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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 ،
politics forever. It is in this situation that Netanyahu insists on the continuation and expansion of the war in Gaza. On the other hand, one should also consider the threats and insistence of the hardline ministers in Netanyahu's cabinet on continuing the war in Gaza. In fact, if Netanyahu agr ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
politics. On the one hand, Islamabad needs a close relationship with the Taliban to manage the security of its long and insecure border with Afghanistan and to keep trade and transit routes open for its economy. On the other hand, it views the leaders in Kabul with distrust because of the Taliban&r ...
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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 ،
politics have accumulated social discontent. This discontent has now erupted in the form of protests and local resistance.  3. Impact of recent crises The fresh developments have left key consequences on the region's political structure:  Undermining parties' internal cohesion: ...
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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 ،
politics, and strategy. In the Book of Genesis, the land promised to the Israelites is described as stretching “from the River of Egypt to the Euphrates.” For centuries, that vision remained largely a theological idea. But with the rise of political Zionism in the late 19th century, the ...
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
politics, and formally recognize the role of developing and emerging countries. With a clear jab at US policies, he underlined: “We must continue to take a firm stand against hegemony and coercive politics, and put genuine multilateralism into practice.” For his part, Russian President ...
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert

Saturday 6 September 2025 ،
politics. The United States is facing a structural financial crisis. According to the Treasury Department, its public debt has exceeded $37 trillion, and persistent budget deficits have compelled Washington to seek to control regional energy resources and reinforce the dominance of the US dollar to ...
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?

Monday 8 September 2025 ،
politics, claiming that they should not use deceptive names and titles. This renaming for his right-wing supporters establish the white Patriotics, signifies transparency and a return to reality. Power to confront rivals: By raising war instead of defense, Trump Trump practically tries to break the ...

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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.