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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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As Netanyahu Falters, Israelis Turn Deaf Ear to Trump’s Vote Support Message
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As Netanyahu Falters, Israelis Turn Deaf Ear to Trump’s Vote Support Message

Monday 26 October 2026
Trump calls on the Israelis to keep Netanyahu in power but voters are already bearing the brunt of the PM’s hawkish policies.
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How’s Iran Becoming Point of Dispute between Netanyahu and His Army Chief?
Analysis

How’s Iran Becoming Point of Dispute between Netanyahu and His Army Chief?

Tuesday 27 October 2026 ،
Netanyahu wants a war against Iran before elections, but Zamir thinks going to war alone is risky and costly.
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Oil and Security, Two Drivers of Iraqi PM’s Damascus Visit
Analysis

Oil and Security, Two Drivers of Iraqi PM’s Damascus Visit

Saturday 31 October 2026 ،
The Iraqi PM wants a new chapter of cooperation with Syria, but this depends on the manners of the Syrian government led by a former takfiri leader.
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US Sea Blockade Rendered Ineffective as Iran Runs labyrinthine Circumvention Network
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US Sea Blockade Rendered Ineffective as Iran Runs labyrinthine Circumvention Network

Saturday 31 October 2026 ،
Despite Trump’s claims of choking Iranian trade, Western and American circles admit Iran is finding ways through this ban.
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Arab Parties and the Decisive Game of Israeli Cabinet Formation
Analysis

Arab Parties and the Decisive Game of Israeli Cabinet Formation

Sunday 1 November 2026 ،
Arabs made gains in recent Israeli vote that present them as determining actors, but it remains to see how Israeli opposition look at them and their conditions.
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GOP Defeat: Iran War Takes Its Toll on the Republicans and Trump
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GOP Defeat: Iran War Takes Its Toll on the Republicans and Trump

Wednesday 4 November 2026 ،
Trump now has difficult path deciding to continue a lost war or end it with disgrace.
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From Vietnam to Iran: White House’s most Notable Defeats in Midterms
Analysis

From Vietnam to Iran: White House’s most Notable Defeats in Midterms

Friday 6 November 2026 ،
The wars and their consequences have always shaped the elections in the US and home policy
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Netanyahu  Teetering on the Brink
Analysis

Netanyahu Teetering on the Brink

Saturday 7 November 2026 ،
The Israeli PM is losing the ground as the opposition is determined to oust him.
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Amid Burgeoning Crisis, Iraq’s Kurdistan is Haunted by Two-administration System
Analysis

Amid Burgeoning Crisis, Iraq’s Kurdistan is Haunted by Two-administration System

Saturday 7 November 2026 ،
The Iraqi Kurds are sinking in deeper division as unilateral move of KDP triggers parallel administration threats by PUK.
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Pakistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia: A New Camp Meant for Yemen War?
Analysis

Pakistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia: A New Camp Meant for Yemen War?

Sunday 8 November 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are pushing to bring Syria to Yemen war, but some reservations are making this a bumpy road.
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"Iron Gate": The US Failure Story from Hormuz to Caspian
Analysis

"Iron Gate": The US Failure Story from Hormuz to Caspian

Monday 9 November 2026 ،
The US has gone to great lengths to zero Iran’s exports and imports, but this goal remains beyond reach.
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Tehran Lifts Missile Range Cap: What Does it Tell the Enemies about Iran’s Military Deterrence?
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Tehran Lifts Missile Range Cap: What Does it Tell the Enemies about Iran’s Military Deterrence?

Monday 9 November 2026 ،
Iran’s Supreme Leader orders consideration of no limits in missile response to any new aggression against Iran, in major shift of strategy.
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Why Have UAE-hosted Russian-Ukraine Talks Failed?
Analysis

Why Have UAE-hosted Russian-Ukraine Talks Failed?

Wednesday 11 November 2026 ،
Territorial disputes and even European pessimism set up obstacles to a peace deal between Moscow and Kiev.
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Joint Persian Gulf Command Center: Goals, Capacities, and Challenges
Analysis

Joint Persian Gulf Command Center: Goals, Capacities, and Challenges

Thursday 12 November 2026 ،
Arab states are seeking a defense structure out of American dominance as they conclude Washington is far from able to protect them.
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What American Bases Outside the Region Are Potential Iranian Targets?
Analysis

What American Bases Outside the Region Are Potential Iranian Targets?

Saturday 14 November 2026 ،
The US operates a set of bases in Europe that can be reached by Iranian missiles in renewed war.

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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.