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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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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

Tuesday 22 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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Tehran-Beijing Rail Connection: How’s Iran Become China’s Big Partner?
Analysis

Tehran-Beijing Rail Connection: How’s Iran Become China’s Big Partner?

Tuesday 22 July 2025
Iran and China are enhancing their ties at all levels amid Western push to restrict their regional influence.
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Why’s Syria not Settling Down?
Analysis

Why’s Syria not Settling Down?

Saturday 26 July 2025
Syria has sunken into a state of chaos as the central government is weak and Israeli intervention is sending things complicated.
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?
Analysis

Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?

Monday 28 July 2025
PJAK seems to be serving the American and Israeli agenda against Iran and this explains why it continues life despite its parent group disarmed.
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
Analysis

What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025
The UAE invests heavily in Central Asia and competes with other actors for a strong position in this region.
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What Are the Consequences of American and Israeli Interceptor Missiles Drain?
Analysis

What Are the Consequences of American and Israeli Interceptor Missiles Drain?

Saturday 2 August 2025
The 12-day war exposed the American and Israeli vulnerability to protracted missile strikes.
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security
Analysis

Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security

Saturday 2 August 2025
The PMF as a key security force in Iraq is extensively securing the annual congregation of Arbaeen.

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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.