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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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Iraq

Iraq’s PMF Law: Gradual Integration or Maintaining Its Independence?
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Iraq’s PMF Law: Gradual Integration or Maintaining Its Independence?

Sunday 13 April 2025
The PMF is a key force in fight against terrorism at a time terror groups pose existen danger to the country.
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Iran Petroleum Minister Visits Iraq to Boost Energy Ties
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Iran Petroleum Minister Visits Iraq to Boost Energy Ties

Monday 14 April 2025
Iran’s Petroleum Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has arrived in Baghdad to explore opportunities for enhancing energy cooperation
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Iraq Raises Alarm Over Renewed ISIS Threat in Syria
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Iraq Raises Alarm Over Renewed ISIS Threat in Syria

Monday 14 April 2025
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has sounded the alarm over the growing activities of the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group
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Iraq Praises Iran’s Diplomatic Efforts
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Iraq Praises Iran’s Diplomatic Efforts

Tuesday 15 April 2025
Iraq’s foreign minister commended Iran for choosing dialogue and diplomacy to resolve issues related to its nuclear program
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Baghdad-Erbil Ties Remain Frayed by Open Oil Wound
Analysis

Baghdad-Erbil Ties Remain Frayed by Open Oil Wound

Wednesday 16 April 2025
Federal government and Kurdistan region’s road to stable relations remains hostage to unresolved oil dispute.
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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership
Analysis

Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership

Saturday 19 April 2025
The two countries are showing a great will to engage in deeper energy partnership to neutralize US pressures.
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US Weapons Convoys Cross from Syria into Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Base
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US Weapons Convoys Cross from Syria into Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Base

Sunday 20 April 2025
The US military has reportedly dispatched several convoys of trucks transporting troops, along with military and logistical equipment
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?

Tuesday 22 April 2025
Iraqi PM’s office defended the move as a step to address Baghdad’s security concerns and interests.
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa
Analysis

Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa

Sunday 27 April 2025
Iraqi MPs and public say that new Syrian leader has a criminal past in Iraq and should not be received by their government.
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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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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025
Baghdad is hosting a summit that can help enhance its Arab and Muslim world position.
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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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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites

Sunday 8 June 2025
Erbil and Baghdad clash again as KRG says Baghdad cut salaries of its employees.
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Foreign Minister Araghchi: Iran Firmly Supports a World Without Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Foreign Minister Araghchi: Iran Firmly Supports a World Without Weapons of Mass Destruction

Monday 30 June 2025
The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently championed the cause of a world free from weapons of mass destruction

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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.