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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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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025
protested UNIFIL’s performance and inaction in the face of the repeated aggression of the Israeli army and actions without coordination with the army. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in November last year added a new dimension to the story. According to this agreement, in ...
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Gaza War, an Artery for Netanyahu’s Political Life
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Gaza War, an Artery for Netanyahu’s Political Life

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
protests in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu to stop the war, a large part of Israeli society is not opposed to the famine and the continuation of the war in Gaza, and their only concern is to save the lives of Israeli prisoners in the hands of Hamas. Effects of continuation of war on Israeli society&nbs ...
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Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert
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Netanyahu Thinks He’s on Divine Mission, Sees Any Ceasefire His End: Expert

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
protests, continues to tighten his stranglehold on Gaza's civilians. Netanyahu has recently gone even further, announcing the start of a 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 ...
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
protest against what it sees as the KDP’s domination over both political power and economic resources in Kurdistan. Local and tribal issues: Some tribes like Harki that have influence in KDP-dominated areas sometimes stand in the face of the party's policies. Disputes over land, resources ...
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
protests as its primary outcomes. Complicated network of tunnels Israel's stated objectives in Gaza have included the destruction of Hamas's infrastructure, specifically its vast network of tunnels. However, according to reports in Israeli media, Hamas's tunnel network remains largely ...
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
protests in Turkey against trade with Israel, Turkish authorities issued a decision several days ago to ban vessels flying the Turkish flag from navigation to Israel. Foreign ships passing through Turkish ports will now be required to provide documentation proving they are not carrying military carg ...
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Israel’s 12-day War Strengthens Unity Among Iranians
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Israel’s 12-day War Strengthens Unity Among Iranians

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
protest. Speaking at a commemoration for 8,000 martyrs in Gilan Province, he emphasized that this unity reflects a historic pattern, including the 1980s’ sacred defense against Iraq and the broader legacy of the Islamic Revolution. Sayyari stressed that all enemy tactics—including wars, ...
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?
Analysis

Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
protests, which occurred at Manama's request to support the Al Khalifa government. Although the force's presence drew international criticism, from the perspective of Arab rulers, the force demonstrated its effectiveness in maintaining internal stability. However, this force has never before ...
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 16 September 2025 ،
protest to the blatant Israeli genocide in Gaza. According to its ministry of trade, bilateral trade with Israel between October 7, 2023, and May 2, 2024, fell by 32 percent compared to the same period the previous year. Turkish exports dropped by 30 percent, while imports from the occupied territor ...
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From Italy to Palestine: Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade
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From Italy to Palestine: Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade

Wednesday 17 September 2025 ،
protests against the war in Gaza. Italy's participation in the Sumud Flotilla has also sparked significant political controversy within the country. The right-wing governing coalition led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has clashed with left-wing opposition forces, most prominently represented ...

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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.