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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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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community
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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community

Monday 22 June 2026
resistance against oppression, in Afghanistan these religious observances are facing serious crackdowns, justified by flimsy security pretexts and biased interpretations of Islam. Multiple reports from Kabul, Ghazni, Herat, and other provinces show Taliban forces are forcibly removing, and in some ...
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Lebanon in US-Iran Deal: Netanyahu’s Tactic to Upset the Equation
Analysis

Lebanon in US-Iran Deal: Netanyahu’s Tactic to Upset the Equation

Monday 22 June 2026 ،
resistance's arsenal and the axis's backing that have actually preserved Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty against occupation. What this adds up to is Lebanon operating under two protective umbrellas aimed at safeguarding territorial integrity, securing Israel's withdr ...
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How’s Iran War Exposed Israel Weakness?
Analysis

How’s Iran War Exposed Israel Weakness?

Tuesday 23 June 2026 ،
force the opposite side to retreat, but things have changed today. But the most significant shift has been the gradual rise of the Axis of Resistance's capabilities and the steady erosion of Tel Aviv's deterrence edge, the first signs of which emerged during the 33-Day War with Hezbollah in ...
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Why Do Bahrain’s Shiites Need Axis of Resistance’s Security Umbrella?
Analysis

Why Do Bahrain’s Shiites Need Axis of Resistance’s Security Umbrella?

Wednesday 24 June 2026 ،
forces of Al Khalifa regime have announced a fresh crackdown on the religious ceremonies as the month of Muharram has started. In the latest case, local media reported on Friday that security forces and their armored vehicles were deployed near the Imam Sadeq Mosque in Hamad Town of the capital Man ...
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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy
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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy

Thursday 25 June 2026 ،
resistance groups. But what actually unfolded was not lasting security; rather, the emergence of one of the most powerful anti-Israeli players in the region: Hezbollah. Understanding why this strategy failed requires a deeper look at southern Lebanon's evolution. After Israel's establishmen ...
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?

Sunday 28 June 2026 ،
resistance against the occupation. Netanyahu said the deal gives Israel no obligation to allow Lebanese residents or Hezbollah back into the security zone under its control, and that Israel will stay there until Hezbollah is disarmed. Another senior Israeli official confirmed Netanyahu's remar ...
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Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza
Analysis

Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
resistance movement that has been holding Gaza since 2007. However, reports suggested that the call did not receive major reception and so failed to meet its stated objectives. June 26 Movement: Failure in first test The June 26 Movement is not a political party or established organization. It is ...
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Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered
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Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
resistance to law enforcement forces. However, security forces managed to fast contain the situation and implement full control. A number of the detainees, reports held, were immediately handed over to the Commission of Integrity. Their cases include the biggest of financial corruption in the count ...
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community

Saturday 4 July 2026 ،
resistance, Hezbollah and its allies scored a resounding victory. So from that camp's perspective, the math is simple: a government that has proven either unable or unwilling to stop Israeli strikes, house the displaced who are overwhelmingly Shiites, or accelerate reconstruction, yet moves with ...
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Islamic Revolution Path Continues Under New Leader: Russian Academic
Interview

Islamic Revolution Path Continues Under New Leader: Russian Academic

Monday 6 July 2026 ،
resistance, and that is how we will achieve victory. Think about that: Russia, with all its military might and grandeur, and yet its analysts are all citing Iran as the blueprint for combat strategy and operations. Alwaght: Were the Iranian public presence in the streets covered by the Russian medi ...

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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.