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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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Kim Jong-un Orders North Korean Military to Ready for War
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Kim Jong-un Orders North Korean Military to Ready for War

Saturday 17 May 2025
sea, and air exercises, and the integration of advanced IT and scientific systems into training. Kim appeared deeply engaged during the exercises, watching tank fire through binoculars and praising the soldiers' fighting spirit and heroism. He stressed that these efforts are vital for improving ...
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?

Sunday 18 May 2025 ،
seases, ensuring environmental sustainability and creating a global partnership for development. Today, these criteria should be supplemented by the growth rate of science, access to advanced technologies (HI-TECH), industrialization, etc. In all these criteria, Iran has always been a leader among ...
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
seat in the Arab League to al-Jolani’s government from the outset. However, given Syria's ethnic and religious diversity, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's repressive policies against minorities, and public disapproval of the al-Jolani government's silence on the Israeli regime's occupati ...
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US Was Forced to Halt Yemen Bombing Campaign: Ansarullah Member
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US Was Forced to Halt Yemen Bombing Campaign: Ansarullah Member

Tuesday 20 May 2025 ،
sea routes imposed by Yemeni forces due to genocidal Gaza war, but Israel failed to stop the Yemeni forces and has not yet been able to do anything. Of course, the fact that the US has left Israel alone in Yemen indicates Israel's further isolation. Stopping the bombing of Yemen has caused Israe ...
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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?
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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
Trump may temporarily offer initiatives to ease public pressure, but he cannot persuade Netanyahu to end his Gaza war. Alwaght- Trump wrapped up his tour of the Persian Gulf, yet his visit appears to have had no impact on the Gaza war situation. This comes despite earlier media reports suggesting th ...
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Haifa Port Blockade, Yemen’s Blow to Major Israeli Trade Artery
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Haifa Port Blockade, Yemen’s Blow to Major Israeli Trade Artery

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
sea against ships bound for or affiliated with Israel. For the first time in more than 150 years, major shipping companies have rerouted ships to the southernmost point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope, and this long route has increased shipping times, costs and insurance premiums. When the Israeli ...
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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?
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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
seats, including 43 municipalities in Nabatieh and 52 municipalities in the south.  The lists won overwhelmingly in Baalbek-Hermel, which is considered a traditional stronghold of Hezbollah and allied parties. The southern suburbs of Beirut (including Burj al-Barajneh, Ghabiri, Haret Harik) an ...
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Venezuela: Ruling Party Led by Maduro Wins Big in Parliamentary and Regional Votes
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Venezuela: Ruling Party Led by Maduro Wins Big in Parliamentary and Regional Votes

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
seats and nearly all governor races. Preliminary results from Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) show that President Nicolás Maduro’s United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and its allies secured a sweeping victory in the latest elections, winning 82.68% of the vote ...
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Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert
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Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
seat, they did not achieve success. In these elections, the spirit and loyalty of the Lebanese Shiites showed themselves with strength, and Hezbollah and its allies won a great victory in all Shiite areas, and out of 272 municipalities in southern Lebanon, 102 municipalities were included in the res ...
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Qalibaf Re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament
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Qalibaf Re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament

Tuesday 27 May 2025 ،
seats—an increase from the previous 272—reflecting changes made since the February 18, 2000 elections. The most recent parliamentary elections were conducted in March 2024, and those elected serve terms lasting four years. The Majlis plays a crucial role in shaping Iran’s domestic ...

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36th anniversary of the  passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Imam Khomeini (RA)

36th anniversary of the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Imam Khomeini (RA)