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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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Kurds

The region, entangled in conflicts
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The region, entangled in conflicts

Saturday 20 January 2024
Iran’s attack on two terrorist bases in Iraq and Pakistan was met with responses from the authorities of these two countries
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Has the balance of deterrence between Iran and Israel been disrupted?
Analysis

Has the balance of deterrence between Iran and Israel been disrupted?

Monday 22 January 2024
The Axis of Resistance on one side and the Zionist regime on the other, find the unavoidable expansion of the war’s scope as the sole inevitable solution
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Biden Dogging “Checkmate”, a Success or a Downfall?
Analysis

Biden Dogging “Checkmate”, a Success or a Downfall?

Sunday 4 February 2024
The so-called deterrent attacks by the United States on the headquarters of resistance forces in Iraq and Syria
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What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?
Report

What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?

Tuesday 5 March 2024
Arab nations along the Persian Gulf have acknowledged the significance of their military, leading to the enactment of mandatory service laws
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The joint and dangerous conspiracy of Turkey, Israel, America, and Erbil against Iraq
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The joint and dangerous conspiracy of Turkey, Israel, America, and Erbil against Iraq

Tuesday 12 March 2024
It could be argued that the Kurdistan region is complicit and involved in a conspiracy with America, Israel, and the Turkish government
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

Wednesday 8 May 2024
The president of Iraqi Kurdistan visited Tehran to discuss security and other issues and to use Iran’s influence for interests of Kurdistan region.
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KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post
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KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post

Wednesday 21 August 2024
Securing the governor post in Kirkuk is seen a big blow to the Kurdistan Democratic Party that claims dominance in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions

Wednesday 25 December 2024
The US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have clashed with Turkish-supported Syrian National Army (SNA) militants in northern Syria
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria

Sunday 5 January 2025
Over the past two days, clashes between Turkish-backed groups and US-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria have left more than 100 militants dead
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges

Tuesday 21 January 2025
Barzani is leading an effort to strike a deal between Ankara and Syrian Kurds, but the main barrier is PKK.
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Iran Supports the PKK Leader’s Call for Disbandment
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Iran Supports the PKK Leader’s Call for Disbandment

Saturday 1 March 2025
The Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed a call from Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), for the group to disarm
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Stripped of Excuse, Will Turkey Remove Forces from Iraq after PKK Disarming?
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Stripped of Excuse, Will Turkey Remove Forces from Iraq after PKK Disarming?

Wednesday 14 May 2025
PKK declared its disarming and this gives Baghdad a lever to press Turkey to remove its forces from Iraqi soil.
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Intense Fighting Resumes Between SDF and Syrian Army in Aleppo
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Intense Fighting Resumes Between SDF and Syrian Army in Aleppo

Monday 19 May 2025
Syrian army troops engaged in clashes with Kurdish SDF units near the Tishreen Dam in Aleppo governorate
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Strengthening Economic Ties Promotes Peace and Stability in The Region
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Strengthening Economic Ties Promotes Peace and Stability in The Region

Monday 19 May 2025
Promoting economic cooperation contributes to regional security and stability, says the Iranian Parliament Speaker
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From Syria Oil to Iraq Gas: How’s US Seeking to Plunder Regional Energy Resources?
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From Syria Oil to Iraq Gas: How’s US Seeking to Plunder Regional Energy Resources?

Sunday 25 May 2025
Washington signed gas deals with Kurdistan region of Iraq despite central government’s opposition in a push to build a lever against Baghdad.

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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.