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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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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq

Monday 2 February 2026
Washington sees its power to sway Iraqi political dynamics eroding. Two weeks after the American forces evacuated Ain Al-Assad military base in Iraq's Anbar province, Washington has made a diplomatic retreat, too. Informed sources in Iraq on Sunday reported that Mark Sawaya who was appointed by ...
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Washington’s air defense power efficient enough to counter Iran’s missile power? American officials have said that in case of orders by President Donald Trump, the military would be able to launch limited airstrikes against Iran, but any large-scale campaign Trump is seeking to prepare ...
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Washington and Tehran. Alwaght: How has the Iran-US negotiation framework changed? Zarean: Initially, Turkey was announced as the host country to the talks and representatives of some countries were to participate in the negotiations. It is natural that Iran as a party to the talks has some reserv ...
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
Washington to the talks was not the Arab lobbying but the Iranian missile power and deterrence. This was even confirmed by American and Israeli media outlets. Haaretz in a report described Trump’s new stance on Iran a clear retreat against Tehran, adding that the US has withdrawn its earlier d ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Washington will include Iran’s missile program in talks, but Washington wants a nuclear deal. Alwaght- With the end of the first round of Iran-US talks in Muscat, which were described as “very good” by the US President Donald Trump, the Israeli lobby that is concerned about the outcomes ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Washington is the seventh since Trump's comeback to power in 2024. But the tone of the US president after the bilateral with Trump and media reports suggest that the outcome was totally different from previous ones.  Divided on the surface  Trump's emphasis that he could not make ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
Analysis

As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Washington in key military and security domains. When the crisis hit, European nations struggled to formulate an effective strategy to manage the conflict or contain Russia without relying on the United States. Numerous European-led initiatives either fizzled out or were effectively overshadowed by ...
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Washington Post, Trump's relationship with Epstein unraveled not in 2000 but in 2004 over competition for properties in Palm Beach, Florida. This contradicts Trumps claim suggesying that he cut off ties with Epstein for his immoral behavior and deeds.  Trump's partnership with Epstein& ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
Analysis

Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Washington's recent criticisms of Brussels. A stronger Europe must take responsibility for its own defense, she declared. Europe must activate its common defense clause; that is what Europe truly means. But this commitment only holds weight if it it's built on trust and capability. That' ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Washington. Fearful of the growing influence of resistance factions in the next cabinet, the Trump administration has abandoned diplomatic niceties. By dismissing Mark Sawaia, the US special envoy to Iraq, Trump has effectively drawn his sword against al-Maliki's return, throwing Iraq's poli ...

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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.