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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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Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria
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Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria

Saturday 14 December 2024
2020, Abdulrahim Atwan, as the grand religious authority of HTS, in an interview with French magazine Le Temps called for normalization of the Western countries' relations with the HTS, adding: “ We are currently trying to clean our image and the aim is not to embellish the reality, rather ...
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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia
Analysis

Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia

Sunday 15 December 2024 ،
2020 ceasefire agreement between Syrian government forces and armed groups under the De-escalation Zones Agreement, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) began recruiting a new group of “foreign fighters” to bolster its ranks. These forces came mainly from regions such as Chechnya, Albania, Uzbekis ...
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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?
Analysis

How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
2020, a cooperation agreement between al-Assad and Haftar to train pilots for Haftar's forces in Syria began. This agreement was signed precisely when Haftar was leading his attacks against the former Government of National Accord for control of Tripoli. Therefore, the training program for Libya ...
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?
Analysis

What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?

Friday 27 December 2024 ،
2020 indicate the strict approach of this group in dealing with citizens. Gender-segregated cafes, a ban on playing music in shopping malls and cafes, mistreatment of men with tattoos, and forcing women to cover their faces all indicate the strict codes of this group in dealing with segments of soci ...
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Iraqi PMU Affirms its Allegiance to the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Iraqi PMU Affirms its Allegiance to the Islamic Republic of Iran

Saturday 28 December 2024 ،
2020. He affirmed the PMU's full readiness to counter any potential threats and paid tribute to PMU Commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who was martyred alongside General Soleimani in the same US drone attack ordered by then-President Donald Trump near Baghdad.
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Ayatollah Khamenei Honors Soleimani, stating that the Enemies will Depart in Humiliation
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Ayatollah Khamenei Honors Soleimani, stating that the Enemies will Depart in Humiliation

Wednesday 1 January 2025 ،
2020. Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that Soleimani's steadfast strategy was to strengthen the Resistance Front, and he remained dedicated to revitalizing resistance efforts throughout his life. The remarks were made during a meeting with the families of martyrs, veterans, and resistance figures, ...
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Iranian Spokesman Describes Gen. Soleimani as a Champion of Hearts
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Iranian Spokesman Describes Gen. Soleimani as a Champion of Hearts

Saturday 4 January 2025 ،
2020. Baghaei highlighted that while modern warfare often depends on weapons and bombs, General Soleimani earned his legacy as the commander of hearts. He noted that great leaders are remembered not for conquering lands but for winning the hearts of people, ensuring their achievements endure throug ...
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders

Sunday 2 February 2025 ،
2020, and two after Israel waged war on Gaza in October 2023. These groups include Al-Warithin, Al-Wa'id al-Sadiq Brigades, and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq. PMF capabilities to counter the pressures  Though facing various pressures, the PMF forces have distinctive capabilities to manag ...
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Trump’s War on Intl. Structures Draws International Backlash, Home Gaps
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Trump’s War on Intl. Structures Draws International Backlash, Home Gaps

Sunday 9 February 2025 ،
2020, Trump also sanctioned the ICC for investigating war crimes by the US military in Afghanistan, but the Joe Biden administration lifted those sanctions. Crushing international norms  In the past two weeks, Trump has shown that he does not adhere to any international laws and proved that t ...
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Israeli Plan for West Bank Annexation Quietly Underway
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Israeli Plan for West Bank Annexation Quietly Underway

Wednesday 12 February 2025 ،
2020, Netanyahu announced his intention to officially annex parts of the West Bank to other occupied territories. Although this plan was postponed due to international pressure and an agreement to normalize relations with some Arab countries, it is now once again on the regime's agenda. By remo ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution