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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance
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Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance

Wednesday 7 January 2026
to unite as their clashes serve Israeli and American interests who want to resink Iraq in crises. Alwaght- The mysterious assassination of Hussein al-Allaq, a senior commander of Iraq's Al-Salam Brigades (Saraya Al-Salam) as the military wing of the Sadrist Movement in the city of Amarah in sout ...
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Araghchi Indicated That Iran Will Respond in Kind If European Nations Impose Diplomatic Restrictions
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Araghchi Indicated That Iran Will Respond in Kind If European Nations Impose Diplomatic Restrictions

Tuesday 13 January 2026 ،
to diplomatic bans ALWAGHT- Araghchi criticizes Europe's double standards; Iran will respond to diplomatic bans. In a statement on Tuesday, Iran's top diplomat criticized Europe for its lack of action against Israel regarding the alleged genocide in Gaza, resulting in over 70,000 Palestinia ...
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What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?
Analysis

What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?

Tuesday 13 January 2026 ،
to bring Iran to its knees using military force, in recent days a scenario designed by foreign intelligence agencies to destabilize Iran and make it another Syria met its failure fast thanks to the vigilance of the Iranians who took to the streets across the country to condemn acts of violence and t ...
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire

Wednesday 14 January 2026 ،
to pave the way for a second phase. Sources report President Donald Trump intends to announce the new phase, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cites American officials. Nikolai Miladinov, a former Bulgarian diplomat and defense minister, will be appointed as the High Representative of the ...
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
Analysis

The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
today's international affairs, particularly when analyzing recent stances taken by certain neighboring states regarding Iran.  The fable recounts a hero who saves a bear from death, only to be repaid with a fatal blow. In a misguided attempt to swat a fly from the sleeping man's face, ...
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Iran Accuses Israel of Continuing Colonial Genocide in Palestine, Backed by The West
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Iran Accuses Israel of Continuing Colonial Genocide in Palestine, Backed by The West

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
towards Palestinians, which has been in place since the regime's establishment over occupied lands. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized Israel's recent attacks on Gaza, citing them as evidence of Israel's ongoing colonial genocide policy backed by the US, Ge ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
to see Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt reopened, finally on Sunday the border gate was reopened for a few hours under strict security measures and complex screening. However, the way of the reopening soon turned the Palestinian hope into disillusionment. Amid Israeli arrangements and new rules set ...
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Israeli Military Operations in Gaza Resume, Resulting in Three Fatalities and Fifteen Injuries
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Israeli Military Operations in Gaza Resume, Resulting in Three Fatalities and Fifteen Injuries

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
total toll since the truce began on October 11, 2025, to 529 deaths and 1,462 injuries. The cumulative figures from the overall conflict have reached 71,803 fatalities and 171,570 injuries, with many victims still unrecovered under rubble due to Israeli restrictions on emergency crews. According to ...
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
Death of Oslo Accords and two-state solution The new law, which legalizes settlement and gradual annexation of the West Bank, marks a turning point in the course of the crisis between Palestine and the Israeli occupation. This decision is not a simple executive process or technical amendment to a ...
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Israel Kills Nine Palestinians on the 128th Day of The Gaza Ceasefire
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Israel Kills Nine Palestinians on the 128th Day of The Gaza Ceasefire

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
total death toll since the start of the offensive to 72,051. Israeli forces resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip on the 128th day of the ceasefire, targeting civilian infrastructure and residential areas. Over the past 24 hours, nine Palestinians were killed and many others injured in Jabalia and Khan ...

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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.