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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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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?
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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?

Sunday 1 February 2026
foreign critics not only are not concerned about such a decision, but also even cautiously look forward to see it. An analysis of these critics' positions reveals a stark reality and it is that they likely grasp the treacherous political-military minefield ahead more clearly than Trump's own ...
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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 ،
foreign diktats, we reiterate our commitment to nominating Nouri al-Maliki for the position of Iraq's next prime minister. The group underscored that selecting a prime minister is a constitutional matter… conducted according to the mechanisms of the political process, where Iraq's nat ...
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Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President
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Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
foreign missions, oil revenues, border crossings, and salaries. This issue gains critical importance when considering that a significant portion of the Kurdistan Region’s oil and gas resources lies within the so-called “green zone,” areas traditionally under the influence of the P ...
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
foreign investment. Forming allied front against Ansarullah Over the past decade, the Saudis spent billions on military campaign in Yemen. Now they are trying to draw advantages to themselves from a crisis they caused. The Arab kingdom is actively trying to unite under a unified military structu ...
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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 ،
influence in Washington through this strategy, seeking ironclad guarantees for its security in any final deal. To reshape the negotiation framework, Tel Aviv is employing political pressure, intensive lobbying, and a relentless focus on the security ramifications of Iran’s capabilities. Israe ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
foreign policy across different administrations. Many foreign policy experts argue that American foreign policy has always been marked by fluctuations. The fact that the Trump administration continues its military activities even while engaging in talks with Iran reflects this same pattern of incons ...
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
foreign minister. Furthermore, Larijani brings to the table a long-standing political history with the nuclear case, having previously spearheaded high-level nuclear negotiations for Iran. No meeting with Americans in Oman The Independent has reported that Larijani’s trip to Oman is likely ...
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Iran Suggests Epstein Case Linked to Israeli Political Agenda
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Iran Suggests Epstein Case Linked to Israeli Political Agenda

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
influence due to financial and political leverage. Baghaei concluded that the scandal requires careful multi-dimensional examination, noting it carries significant political and security implications for the region.
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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 ،
influence the US-Iran negotiations, yet there is no indication he achieved that. Idan Koller, an Israeli journalist with Walla based in Washington, reported that Netanyahu sought both to amplify opposition to talks with Tehran inside the White House and to gather intelligence on the scope of the US- ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
foreign policy and security dictates from the West. Instead, they are diversifying their strategic partnerships or adopting a more pronounced balancing act to reduce their unilateral dependence on Western powers. The West is no longer the sole civilizational axis or the primary driver of the world& ...

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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.