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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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Iran: States Shielding America Could Face the ‘Fire of War’
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Iran: States Shielding America Could Face the ‘Fire of War’

Saturday 1 August 2026
warning that any nation serving as Washington’s defensive shield will burn in the fire of war. General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned regional countries against cooperating with the United States, accusing Washington of pursuing a strate ...
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Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?
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Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
war with Iran escalated, Trump has pulled back from his own threats at least six times in 2026, each time after issuing fierce ultimatums, only to blink or extend the clock. March 24, 2026: After days of threatening to take out Iran's power grid and energy infrastructure if no deal was reached, ...
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements

Tuesday 4 August 2026 ،
warn, further disruptions remain all but inevitable, and the new framework could easily unravel before it ever delivers real returns. Iraqi Oil Ministry itself has tempered expectations, acknowledging that the 750,000-barrel-per-day target is conditional on improved security in the Kurdish region, ...
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Yemen Targets Saudi Military Site, Signals New Equation
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Yemen Targets Saudi Military Site, Signals New Equation

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
warning that any escalation would be met with a corresponding response. Yemen’s military spokesman Yahya Saree said the strikes followed close monitoring of Saudi troop movements, warehouses, vehicles and military equipment at the targeted center. He described the operations as “precise ...
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Iraq’s Marathon to Break Out of Cabinet Posts Uncertainty
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Iraq’s Marathon to Break Out of Cabinet Posts Uncertainty

Monday 10 August 2026 ،
ward with the final stages of government formation, particularly since voting on the remaining ministerial nominees remains a critical hurdle. He noted there is consensus within the SCF forces to move this stage forward, finalize it through parliament, and coordinate with other political blocs. &ldq ...
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Strait of Hormuz Stalemate: Geography Logic Beats Military Power
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Strait of Hormuz Stalemate: Geography Logic Beats Military Power

Monday 10 August 2026 ،
war, the US government has gone to great lengths including launching airstrikes and tightening the sea blockade but none of its actions against Tehran have managed to return the transit in the Strait of Hormuz to normal. So, Trump is facing a reality the US politicians have feared since 1980s: The m ...
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Iran Maintains Control of Hormuz Amid US Claims
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Iran Maintains Control of Hormuz Amid US Claims

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
war levels, with many using routes administered or approved by Iran. Washington disputes some tracking data, saying vessels with disabled transponders or military escorts may not be fully reflected. Western analysts have also questioned Trump’s characterization of “total control,” ...
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Berri Denounces Massacre in South, Accuses ‘Israel’ of Undermining Peace Efforts
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Berri Denounces Massacre in South, Accuses ‘Israel’ of Undermining Peace Efforts

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
warned of ongoing violations, including strikes, shelling, and the destruction of homes and other civilian sites, while urging greater national unity and action to protect the country.
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Why’s Pentagon Drip-feeding Information on Iran Attacks Damage?
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Why’s Pentagon Drip-feeding Information on Iran Attacks Damage?

Sunday 16 August 2026 ،
war and weeks after the southern Iran conflict is not accidental and bears the hallmarks of the White House's desperation in managing the war agenda and possible changes in the nature of the future of American presence in the region, especially when it comes to interacting with the Congress. WS ...
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Iranian Army Announces Cash Reward for Killing US Troops
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Iranian Army Announces Cash Reward for Killing US Troops

Sunday 16 August 2026 ،
ward for anyone who kills or captures an attacking US soldier ALWAGHT- Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has announced a financial reward for anyone who kills or captures an attacking US soldier, declaring that the era of American military presence in the Persian Gulf is ...

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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.