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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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By Normalization, Sudan is Meant to Become Tel Aviv’s Gate to Africa
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By Normalization, Sudan is Meant to Become Tel Aviv’s Gate to Africa

Monday 6 February 2023
The Israelis seek to penetrate Africa even deeper with Sudan normalization deal.
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How’s Iran Expanding Its Influence in US Backyard?
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How’s Iran Expanding Its Influence in US Backyard?

Wednesday 8 February 2023 ،
Iran is working with Latin American states to establish close partnership in the US backyard.
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Syria Earthquake Victims’ Plight Compounded by US Sanctions
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Syria Earthquake Victims’ Plight Compounded by US Sanctions

Thursday 9 February 2023 ،
The US imposed a strict regime of sanctions on Syria in 2019 and this is blocking aids to the earthquake victims.
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Why’s Washington Setting Up Roadblocks ahead of Iran-Arab World Rapprochement?
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Why’s Washington Setting Up Roadblocks ahead of Iran-Arab World Rapprochement?

Sunday 19 February 2023 ،
The Americans know that any Arab-Iranian closeness means losing the excuse to keep forces in Persian Gulf.
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Challenge of Sainte Laguë Method in Iraq Election Law
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Challenge of Sainte Laguë Method in Iraq Election Law

Friday 24 February 2023 ،
The SCF pushes for election law amendments but there are opposition from the independents and Sadrists.
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Ansarullah’s Ultimatum to Saudis: Another Surprise Coming to Riyadh?
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Ansarullah’s Ultimatum to Saudis: Another Surprise Coming to Riyadh?

Monday 27 February 2023 ،
Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement appears to be working on a surprise as Saudi Arabia shows no intention to end the war.
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Why’s US Opposed to China Peace Plan for Ukraine?
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Why’s US Opposed to China Peace Plan for Ukraine?

Monday 27 February 2023 ،
The Americans want a prolonged war to impair Russia, a big ally to China.
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New Start Treaty Suspension: World One Step Closer to Nuclear Apocalypse
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New Start Treaty Suspension: World One Step Closer to Nuclear Apocalypse

Tuesday 28 February 2023 ،
Russia suspended the nuclear arms control and reduction treaty as the West keeps arming Ukraine for prolonged war.
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Execution: Israeli Regime’s New Instrument against Palestinian Resistance Groups
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Execution: Israeli Regime’s New Instrument against Palestinian Resistance Groups

Saturday 4 March 2023 ،
The Israeli Knesset has initially approved a bill that allows to execute Palestinians fighting occupation.
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Emerging Signs of Israeli Collapse
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Emerging Signs of Israeli Collapse

Thursday 9 March 2023 ،
Israeli military reservists join the protests and skipping the training, a development analysts say would accelerate Israeli collapse from within.
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Al-Nakhalah’s Role in Islamic Jihad’s Transformation, Journey to Its Top
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Al-Nakhalah’s Role in Islamic Jihad’s Transformation, Journey to Its Top

Friday 10 March 2023 ،
Al-Nakhalah helped transform the Islamic Jihad by expanding its role the West Bank.
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Covert, Overt Goals of US Def. Sec. Visit to Iraq
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Covert, Overt Goals of US Def. Sec. Visit to Iraq

Saturday 11 March 2023 ،
The US Defense Secretary ostensibly visited Iraq to discuss bilateral ties but he also broader agenda that includes Iran.
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What’s Behind Continued US Stay in Syria?
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What’s Behind Continued US Stay in Syria?

Saturday 11 March 2023 ،
Americans maintain their presence in Syria for a set of objective, among them potential confrontation of Axis of Resistance.
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Iran-Saudi Détente Agreement: Walking a Long Way
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Iran-Saudi Détente Agreement: Walking a Long Way

Monday 20 March 2023 ،
Iran and Saudi Arabia announced an agreement brokered by China to resume diplomatic ties last week.
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Can Sharm El-Sheikh Summit Reverse Aqaba Failure?
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Can Sharm El-Sheikh Summit Reverse Aqaba Failure?

Wednesday 22 March 2023 ،
The US is seeking to restore Israeli security such summits by influential Palestinian groups are not committed to the outcomes.

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First International Nowruz  Games for Women Held in Iran

First International Nowruz Games for Women Held in Iran