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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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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025
US seeks to sway Iraqi parliamentary vote because if resistance groups retain their parliamentary influence, next cabinet can be tougher on US military presence in Iraq.
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies
Analysis

Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies

Tuesday 23 September 2025
Trump ended a waiver given to Iraq to buy Iranian gas to feed its power plants, aggravating an already troubling crisis.
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Iranian Commander Says Israel Relies on US And NATO Support to Sustain Its War
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Iranian Commander Says Israel Relies on US And NATO Support to Sustain Its War

Wednesday 24 September 2025
According to a senior Iranian commander, Israel lacks the strength to engage in war without US and NATO backing
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Is Iraq Next Israeli Target?
Analysis

Is Iraq Next Israeli Target?

Tuesday 30 September 2025
Iraq may become the latest target of a broadening Israeli aggression in the region as West Asia is transitioning to a showdown.
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts

Sunday 5 October 2025
Baghdad and Erbil have agreed on resuming Kurdistan oil exports, paving the way for influences ranging from home to the foreign actors.
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025
This time, the elections in Iraq are crucial because they decide the country’s future political path in the context of changing region.
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Trump seeks to sway Iraq’s policies to align them with Washington’s regional agenda and for deeper influence in Baghdad.
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Iran, Iraq Urge World to Halt Israel’s Gaza Genocide
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Iran, Iraq Urge World to Halt Israel’s Gaza Genocide

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji have called on the international community to stop Israel’s genocide
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Baghdad Commits to Enforcing its Security Agreement with Tehran
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Baghdad Commits to Enforcing its Security Agreement with Tehran

Wednesday 22 October 2025
The National Security Advisor of Iraq reaffirmed Baghdad’s determination to carry out all terms of the security accord with the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.

Wednesday 22 October 2025
The Iraqi government has to deal with a heavy debt that can significantly affect its function.
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025
The voluntary forces of Iraq are on surveillance and action missions to clear desert regions of ISIS sleeper cells amid potential rise aided for US.
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?

Monday 3 November 2025
The Turkish FM visited Iraq not just to discuss bilateral ties but also to press Baghdad in a variety of cases include water and politics.
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025
The capital is of great importance in various aspects and winning it means securing an upper hand nationally.
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Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit
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Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit

Tuesday 4 November 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani insists resistance disarmament depends on US troop withdrawal
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025
Iraq is preparing for a vote whose impacts will not remain inside the country, but go beyond to the region.

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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.