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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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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone
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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone

Thursday 17 April 2025
supporters back war end: Citing latest polls, Channel 12 reported that 52 percent of the voters to the ruling coalition support the return of the prisoners and end of war, while 34 percent are against the end of aggression.  70 percent of Israelis do not trust Netanyahu: Israeli affairs analys ...
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?
Analysis

Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
support for Europe, but on the other hand, it does not seem that all American politicians in Congress or other US government institutions agree with Trump's return to Monroe's isolationism. These differences within the US over how Washington should deal with the US European allies or the cha ...
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US Launches 13 Airstrikes Near Yemen’s Capital
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US Launches 13 Airstrikes Near Yemen’s Capital

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
support of Israel. Since November 2023, Yemeni armed forces have retaliated by targeting Israeli-occupied territories and ships in the Red Sea. Yemen has vowed to continue these operations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where over 51,000 have been killed by Israeli forces, most of them wo ...
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What’s Russian Role in Iran-US Nuclear Talks?
Analysis

What’s Russian Role in Iran-US Nuclear Talks?

Sunday 20 April 2025 ،
supportive role in any new agreement,” Araghchi said in a joint news conference with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov also announced Russia’s readiness to “mediate and assist in the nuclear negotiations.” He said, “We are ready to assist, mediate, and play ...
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Riyadh Wants Stronger Ties with Tehran after Defense Minister Visit: Expert
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Riyadh Wants Stronger Ties with Tehran after Defense Minister Visit: Expert

Sunday 20 April 2025 ،
supportive umbrella for its own interests. 
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US Weapons Convoys Cross from Syria into Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Base
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US Weapons Convoys Cross from Syria into Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Base

Sunday 20 April 2025 ،
supported claims of US involvement in smuggling Syrian oil to Iraq, and former President Trump openly stated that US forces were there for the oil. There have also been allegations of US support for ISIS via regional proxies.
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Araghchi Dismisses Israel’s Threats, Asserts Tel Aviv Will Never Be Able to Attack Iran
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Araghchi Dismisses Israel’s Threats, Asserts Tel Aviv Will Never Be Able to Attack Iran

Sunday 20 April 2025 ،
support. He emphasized Iran’s defense capabilities, asserting that both the US and Israel are aware of Iran’s strength and the consequences of any potential attack. Araghchi also highlighted Iran’s growing partnerships with Russia and China, emphasizing their shared commitment to ...
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Lebanon Defense Strategy Controversy: What Are Hezbollah’s Red Lines?
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Lebanon Defense Strategy Controversy: What Are Hezbollah’s Red Lines?

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
support base. This cognitive campaign operates through media messages, psychological operations, and discourse shaping in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. It aims to undermine Hezbollah’s narrative as a successful “resistance” force and to convince the Lebanese people that the co ...
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Yemeni Forces Strike Key Israeli Sites and US Warships
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Yemeni Forces Strike Key Israeli Sites and US Warships

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
support for Palestinians and warned that further attacks will target hostile forces in the Red and Arabian Seas. Their actions have already disrupted Israeli operations, notably shutting down the port of Eilat.
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Challenges for Possible US Ground Offensive in Yemen
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Challenges for Possible US Ground Offensive in Yemen

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
support, but in practice, after years, they were unable to defeat Ansarallah, and this time, the previous experience will be repeated for the aggressors.  In addition, a large-scale operation will not lead to any gains in Yemen. Saudi officials, on whom the US had counted as one of the parties ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution