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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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FM Fidan, the Mysterious Man of Turkish Foreign Policy
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FM Fidan, the Mysterious Man of Turkish Foreign Policy

Saturday 27 December 2025
Turkish foreign policy model than a title given to the intelligence chief-turned-foreign minister. It is the shift of the center of gravity from classic diplomacy of the foreign ministry to a model in which intelligence, security, operations, and negotiations are integrated to advance more pragmatic ...
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How’s Southern Libya Become a Focal Point in New Russian Strategy?
Analysis

How’s Southern Libya Become a Focal Point in New Russian Strategy?

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
Turkish Navy also docked at both Tripoli and Benghazi. Overall, southern Libya has become the new Russia strategic platform because it simultaneously provides Moscow with multiple key benefits: Its distance from center of global attention, access to African transit sources, and lower political cost ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
Analysis

What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
Turkish push to destabilize neighboring Syria for a regime change finally came to fruition with Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, seizing the power later last December. After al-Assad’s fall, Ankara could feel comfortable about its southern borders for ...
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Dark Israeli-Syrian Security Negotiations Outlook
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Dark Israeli-Syrian Security Negotiations Outlook

Tuesday 6 January 2026 ،
Turkish positions, that it does not tolerate presence of Turks near the occupied territories and aims to prevent the establishment or expansion of Turkish military bases on Syrian soil. Therefore, in the view of Netanyahu's government, a security agreement with Damascus should serve as a key too ...
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Kurdish Merger an Unsettled Challenge for Damascus and Ankara
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Kurdish Merger an Unsettled Challenge for Damascus and Ankara

Wednesday 7 January 2026 ،
Turkish concerns and steer clear of a new Ankara incursion into northern regions, Washington's diplomacy has so far borne no fruits. Barrack had earlier warned the Kurds that if they fail to agree with Damascus by end of December, alternative options could be put on the table. However, Washingto ...
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Mossad Actively Interfering in Iran’s Recent Events
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Mossad Actively Interfering in Iran’s Recent Events

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed concerns over Mossad’s alleged involvement in Iran’s recent political developments ALWAGHT- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed concerns over Mossad's alleged involvement in Iran's recent political developments. The Israeli spy agency ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Turkish and Qatari presence in the administration of Gaza. Reports suggest that the Israeli security cabinet has decided to block reopening of the crossing in show of disagreement with Trump.  On January 14, the Ma'ariv newspaper reported that Israeli officials believe that reopening and f ...
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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 ،
Turkish officials’ stances about Iran drew questions about true intention of Ankara. Alwaght- A tale from rich Persian literature, The Bear's Friendship, known in popular folklore as Auntie Bear's Friendship, has gained startling new relevance in today's international affairs, particular ...
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
Turkish counterpart and president. During the visit to Turkey of Iran's top diplomat, Araghchi met his counterpart Hakan Fidan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two sides, media report, discussed de-escalation and further instability in the region. Araghchi’s message from Turkey&nbs ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
Analysis

Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times newspaper that Washington is ready for compromises on uranium enrichment. This is the latest sign of Washington’s departure from its language of threat against Iran regarding the nuclear case. 

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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.