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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
preventing a decline in their allegiance to Riyadh-backed governments. By ensuring regular salary payments, these Saudi-supported authorities can maintain relative stability and bolster their resistance against political and military pressure from Ansarullah. Accordingly, empowering southern separa ...
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What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?
Analysis

What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
prevent a complete collapse of the arms control regime. However, it also marked a significant departure from Moscow’s previous stance. In 2023, Russia had suspended its participation in New START, arguing that arms control could not be separated from “the conflict in Ukraine and hostile ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
Analysis

Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
prevent the signing of any potential agreement with Tehran. Hebrew-language media and defense analysts emphasize that these negotiations could weaken the Israeli regime’s security position against Iran, as the dialogue process is likely to reduce regional tensions, a development Tel Aviv view ...
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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 ،
prevent potential US military action. However, it is certain that no meeting will take place between Iranian and American officials during this trip. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has explicitly stated that Larijani has no plans to meet with US officials in Oman. Therefore, while no di ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
prevent the country from making independent decisions outside the emerging global order, Iran has managed to secure notable rankings by relying on the talents of its scientific elites and pursuing targeted science-development policies. The country has consolidated its presence in key fields such as ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
preventing establishment of foreign military bases, and managing security of the Red Sea within an Arab framework. UAE camp: The alliance of the UAE and Israeli regime relies on a network of economic, ports, and security relations and is seeking to consolidate its foothold in the strategic ports an ...
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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 ،
prevent the government's collapse.  Netanyahu's government and his extremist allies are exploiting the security-driven and emotionally charged atmosphere stemming from the Gaza war to frame territorial expansion in the West Bank as a legitimate response to security threats, justifying ...
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A New War Would Have Traumatic Effects on All Sides
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A New War Would Have Traumatic Effects on All Sides

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
prevent conflict, citing communications between Iran, Persian Gulf states, and President Trump. While hopeful for a diplomatic resolution, he underscored that Iran must remain vigilant, stating that success requires both sides to demonstrate sincerity, and warning that the presence of over 40,000 US ...
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PMF, Iraqi Military Launch Coordinated Strike on ISIS Remnants
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PMF, Iraqi Military Launch Coordinated Strike on ISIS Remnants

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
prevent hostile movements, and strengthen security in desert regions, with support from engineering, medical, and intelligence units. The offensive is part of ongoing preemptive measures by Iraqi security forces to disrupt ISIS networks. Recent arrests include senior ISIS figures such as Abu Ayman ...
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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 ،
preventing its spread to Iraq, Yemen, or Lebanon. Meanwhile, resistance factions across the region, including those in Iraq, have declared they will stand with Iran in the event of aggression by Trump and Netanyahu. The US is deploying political and economic leverage to prevent a localized conflict ...

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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.