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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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Analysis

With Fresh Israeli War on Iran Looking Highly Likely, Can Tel Aviv Withstand a New Heavy Blow?
Analysis

With Fresh Israeli War on Iran Looking Highly Likely, Can Tel Aviv Withstand a New Heavy Blow?

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Israel may wage a new war but it has weaknesses that Iran can benefit from for a strike from an unexpected angle.
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Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War
Analysis

Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War

Thursday 3 July 2025
Israel violated Iraqi airspace during its war on Iraq. Baghdad needs to come clean with Tel Aviv on these violations, or suffer consequences.
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Syria-Israel Normalization Pending between Al-Sharaa’s Willingness and Netanyahu’s Worry
Analysis

Syria-Israel Normalization Pending between Al-Sharaa’s Willingness and Netanyahu’s Worry

Thursday 3 July 2025
Israel is still afraid of danger posed from Syrian territory and is interested in a security agreement before any normalization.
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New Roadmap for Lebanon Betrays Next American-Israeli Moves
Analysis

New Roadmap for Lebanon Betrays Next American-Israeli Moves

Monday 7 July 2025
The US sets a deadline for the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah, or Israel will keep occupying parts of southern Lebanon.
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Why’s Trump Insisting on Gaza Ceasefire Plan?
Analysis

Why’s Trump Insisting on Gaza Ceasefire Plan?

Monday 7 July 2025
A ceasefire can help Netanyahu rebuild strength and help Trump promote the temporary peace to Arab rulers for normalization.
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After US-Israeli War on Iran, BRICS Grows More Determined towards Multilateralism
Analysis

After US-Israeli War on Iran, BRICS Grows More Determined towards Multilateralism

Wednesday 9 July 2025
The war on Iran overshadowed the BRICS summit, with member countries seeking a more effective and independent world order to check Western bullies.
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Israel Deadlock in Yemen: Why’s Sana’a Unbeatable?
Analysis

Israel Deadlock in Yemen: Why’s Sana’a Unbeatable?

Saturday 12 July 2025
Tel Aviv is facing a serious challenge as Ansarullah of Yemen continues to enhance its military capabilities.
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Trump and Netanyahu: Divided on the Surface, Coordinated Deep Down
Analysis

Trump and Netanyahu: Divided on the Surface, Coordinated Deep Down

Saturday 12 July 2025
The US president hosted Israel PM. They discussed a variety of issues and played divided. But observers agree their difference is hard to believe.
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Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis
Analysis

Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis

Saturday 12 July 2025
The recent clashes in Kurdistan region of Iraq matk a warning to the Barzani rulers that current ruling method cannot continue.
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms
Analysis

Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms

Sunday 13 July 2025
PKK agreed to disarm, ending decades of struggle with Turkey. Eyes are now on Ankara to end anti-Kurdish military actions.
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Al-Sharaa’s Azerbaijan Visit Suggests Anti-Iranian Bloc in the Making
Analysis

Al-Sharaa’s Azerbaijan Visit Suggests Anti-Iranian Bloc in the Making

Monday 14 July 2025
The new Syrian leader is being dragged in an Israeli game to build an anti-Iranian alliance and shift the balance of regional power.
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Fishing in Troubled Waters: What Does Tel Aviv Want in Southern Syria?
Analysis

Fishing in Troubled Waters: What Does Tel Aviv Want in Southern Syria?

Wednesday 16 July 2025
Israel is backing Druze minority against new Syrian government as it eyes building influence and presence in southern Syria.
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
Analysis

As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice

Sunday 20 July 2025
Syria faces a serious danger of split under al-Jolani’s rule and the only option for survival is return to its past path.
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Trump and the Desire for Attacking the Media
Analysis

Trump and the Desire for Attacking the Media

Saturday 19 July 2025
The US president has his own style of dealing with media, often fighting them for not being his ever admirers.
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Resistance or Destruction: Syria Developments Have Serious Lessons to Iraq and Lebanon
Analysis

Resistance or Destruction: Syria Developments Have Serious Lessons to Iraq and Lebanon

Monday 21 July 2025
Syria is sinking in chaos as it forsook its historical resistance identity and this sends warnings to Iraq and Lebanon.

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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.