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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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Lebanon Govt. Formation Hostage to Internal Differences, Foreign Interference
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Lebanon Govt. Formation Hostage to Internal Differences, Foreign Interference

Monday 15 August 2022
threatened that if Lebanon cannot use its energy sources, it will now allow Tel Aviv to do so. The White House officials, therefore, are trying to pretend that the movement is hampering an agreement. Washington will not allow the formation of a government in Lebanon until it is sure of the results o ...
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Hezbollah Threats Change Game Rules in Contested Gas Field
Analysis

Hezbollah Threats Change Game Rules in Contested Gas Field

Friday 23 September 2022 ،
threatened that missiles are locked on the Israeli Karish gas rig if Tel Aviv produces gas without agreement with Lebanon. Alwaght- While the Israeli officials until recently have been denying Lebanon a share in the joint Mediterranean gas field, in recent days their comments signaled that the warni ...
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Lebanon’s Entering Vacuum, in Need of  New Government.: Expert
Interview

Lebanon’s Entering Vacuum, in Need of New Government.: Expert

Tuesday 1 November 2022 ،
threatened. In addition, the Western and some Arab countries are present in Lebanon in the form of influence in some parties. Hezbollah blocked their direct presence in the Lebanese political structure and they destabilized the country in retaliation. Over the past two decades, the West sought to pu ...
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What’s Behind Saudi Lebanon Embassy’s Raising of Taif Agreement
Analysis

What’s Behind Saudi Lebanon Embassy’s Raising of Taif Agreement

Tuesday 8 November 2022 ،
threats and provided remarkable support to the country's military and government. This is a reality the Lebanese accept more than any other time and, therefore, the Saudi efforts are in vain because neither Hezbollah would walk back from its principal stances countering foreign interference in L ...
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US Senators Urge Sanctions to Pressure Lebanon to Form Government
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US Senators Urge Sanctions to Pressure Lebanon to Form Government

Saturday 17 December 2022 ،
threat of sanctions, to ensure that Lebanese lawmakers select a new president and form a government in a timely manner and implement overdue economic reforms,” said the letter, viewed by Middle East Eye. Accusing the Lebanese lawmakers of “corruption,” Risch and Menendez added, &l ...
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Syria’s Assad Holding Key to Lebanon’s Problems Settlement
Analysis

Syria’s Assad Holding Key to Lebanon’s Problems Settlement

Thursday 8 June 2023 ،
threatened by takfiri terrorists, Beirut leaders can count on Syrian army's help to deal with the security jeopardies.  Syria, the bridge to Lebanese economy's salvation  In addition to political crisis, growing economic problems are challenging to the Lebanese who are seeki ...
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Flourishment of Hezbollah, a Product of Nasrallah’s Lifetime Endeavor
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Flourishment of Hezbollah, a Product of Nasrallah’s Lifetime Endeavor

Monday 30 September 2024 ،
threat to Israel's security, because this huge arsenal can target the depths of the occupied territories.  Hezbollah's military advancement with access to anti-ship missiles, anti-tank missiles and drones has been able to create deterrence against Israel. The use of anti-ship missiles ...
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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 ،
threat of an enemy attack and the loss of territory; especially in a situation where the Israelis are still unwilling to withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire agreement and its officials are openly talking about continuing an unlimited presence in these areas. Also, ...
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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 ،
threats and went to the polls, but also, by voting in favor of the pro-resistance lists, they secured one of the most important political victories for Hezbollah in the most sensitive circumstances. This year’s municipal elections have become an event of importance beyond the local level. The ...
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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.
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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
threat, but as a tangible and hard-hitting reality. These acts of madness will soon make you taste the force of our strikes, and betting on the defeat of the resistance is a losing gamble. The pure blood of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah marks the dawn of a new era. His martyrdom has become a driving force ...

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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.