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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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With Ultimatum End, How’s Disarming Separatist Terrorists on Iraqi Border with Iran Going?

With Ultimatum End, How’s Disarming Separatist Terrorists on Iraqi Border with Iran Going?

Wednesday 27 September 2023
KRG) told DW news last week that the Democratic Party has abandoned its headquarters in the ‘Democratic Castle’ after three decades.  “The opposition parties have agreed to transfer to the camps that have already been established in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah provinces,” th ...
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Will Kirkuk Reembrace Security after Recent Provincial Election?

Will Kirkuk Reembrace Security after Recent Provincial Election?

Sunday 24 December 2023 ،
KRG) due to its economic position and huge oil and gas resources. In recent years, the Kurdistan region has earned a lot of income by selling Kirkuk oil to Turkey without the approval of the federal government, angering Baghdad. Baghdad filed a suit with international court, and after several years, ...
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The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

Saturday 27 January 2024 ،
The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barzani uprising against the Iraqi regime The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barz ...
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
KRG), said: Since the beginning of the fall of the dictatorship [of Saddam Hussein], there have been friendly relations with Iran based on mutual respect, which have preserved the interests of both sides, and the president of the region wants to assure our friends in Tehran that the region will main ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei Affirms Kurds as Part of Our Community

Ayatollah Khamenei Affirms Kurds as Part of Our Community

Saturday 11 May 2024 ،
KRG) expressed his satisfaction with the productive and constructive discussion with Ayatollah Khamenei, stating that Erbil is committed to bolstering relations with Tehran.
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Iran urges Iraq to uphold the agreement regarding terrorists based in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) area

Iran urges Iraq to uphold the agreement regarding terrorists based in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) area

Wednesday 29 May 2024 ،
KRG and relocating them to controlled camps, must be fully implemented. Commending the cooperation between Iranian and Iraqi border guards, the senior commander highlighted that rigorous measures against drug and arms trafficking would enhance border security and facilitate the advancement of bilat ...
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Turkish Military Advances Deep into Northern Iraq: Aspects and Ramifications

Turkish Military Advances Deep into Northern Iraq: Aspects and Ramifications

Tuesday 9 July 2024 ،
KRG between 2014 and 2022, in an interview with the Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed said that the number of Turkish military bases in northern Iraq is about 80, and these bases are different in terms of size along the Iraqi border with Turkey.  Two years ago, officials from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ...
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KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post

KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post

Wednesday 21 August 2024 ،
KRG).  Despite efforts to resolve the conflict through Article 140 of the constitution, which stipulates the resolution of the disputed areas, the election process has been repeatedly delayed due to political and security complications. In fact, the Kirkuk crisis is a small picture of the gen ...
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KRG Pledges to Iran to Tackle Threats: Envoy

KRG Pledges to Iran to Tackle Threats: Envoy

Sunday 15 September 2024 ،
KRG officials pledged to cooperate with Tehran regarding the release or extradition of Iranian prisoners in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. President Pezeshkian’s visit to Iraq marked his first official foreign trip since taking office. During his stay, he held talks with Iraq’s president and p ...
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Iraqi National Security Advisor’s Iran Visit Smells American Pressure

Iraqi National Security Advisor’s Iran Visit Smells American Pressure

Tuesday 12 November 2024 ،
KRG). Al-Aarji also reviewed the security agreement between the two countries with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and emphasized on accelerating the process of implementing the terms of the agreement, especially preventing the presence and activit ...

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