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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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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
influenced by Yemen’s internal fractures, and profound divisions among southern groups have undermined the possibility of forming a united front against Ansarullah. Experience from recent years has shown that these forces are neither capable of sustained advances nor able to withstand the ope ...
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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 ،
influence across multiple geopolitical arenas. Any military operation against Iran could quickly expand into several simultaneous fronts, drawing regional interests and forces of the attacking states into the conflict. This dynamic sharply raises the political and security risks of military action. ...
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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 ،
influence or regional standing, Muscat has generally limited its role to facilitating communication, relaying messages, and helping parties formulate constructive initiatives and explore options, without imposing its own agenda. Oman’s historical style of mediation has allowed Tehran to quiet ...
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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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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
influence of these groups in the West Bank. It has always feared the West Bank becoming a new front. And now understanding the security consequences, it is seeking to contain the nascent resistance groups in the West Bank befied they gain ground and establish their structures. Still, Netanyahu&rsqu ...
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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 ،
influence toward the East and the emergence of new geopolitical polarizations are now unmistakable. Robust economic growth, rapid technological leaps, and sweeping military modernization across Asia and the wider Global South are fundamentally challenging the West's traditional dominance. Powers ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
influence during challenges. Alwaght- In Trump's second term, the gap between the US and Europe has grown deeper than any other time. Now the differences are not simply about geopolitical issues, but mechanisms that for several decades have saved European-American alliance are collapsing. Thoug ...
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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 ،
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 political forces into a new dilemma as ...

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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.