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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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Islamic Revolution: Inspiring Resistance from the Mediterranean to Bab-el-Mandeb
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Islamic Revolution: Inspiring Resistance from the Mediterranean to Bab-el-Mandeb

Saturday 8 February 2025
1979 a turning point in political developments and Islamic resistance in the region. This revolution, which triumphed regardless of the military dominance of the oppressive Pahlavi regime and the full support of the US, inspired Islamic resistance movements that rose up to fight against the occupat ...
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Iranians Mark 46 Years of The Islamic Revolution with Nationwide Celebrations
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Iranians Mark 46 Years of The Islamic Revolution with Nationwide Celebrations

Monday 10 February 2025 ،
1979 Islamic Revolution's victory. Iran marked the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution with nationwide celebrations and mass marches, demonstrating deep-rooted patriotic fervor and allegiance to the Revolution’s values. From Tehran to remote villages, people gathered, waving f ...
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World Media Report Massive Turnout as Iranians Celebrate Islamic Revolution Anniv.
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World Media Report Massive Turnout as Iranians Celebrate Islamic Revolution Anniv.

Tuesday 11 February 2025 ،
1979 revolution that abolished pro-Western monarchy and established the Islamic Republic. AP: Iranians turned out in sub-zero temperatures, defying Trump's maximum pressure campaign  AP wrote in a report on the event that despite the resumption of Donald Trump's maximum pressure campa ...
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President: Hostile Efforts Against Iran Destined to Fail
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President: Hostile Efforts Against Iran Destined to Fail

Tuesday 11 February 2025 ،
1979 revolution's success to national unity, which curtailed foreign interference, and asserted that despite decades of hostile attempts—including assassinations, coups, war, and sanctions—Iran has remained steadfast. The president strongly criticized the United States for its contr ...
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Iran Army Commander Visits Southeast Air Base, Warns Of “Heavy Price” For Enemies
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Iran Army Commander Visits Southeast Air Base, Warns Of “Heavy Price” For Enemies

Monday 7 April 2025 ،
1979 Islamic Revolution and is unfazed by it. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, reiterated that while Iran does not seek war, it will firmly resist any form of bullying. The recent threats, including those from President Trump, have not deterred Ira ...
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
1979 Revolution, when Iran relied on foreign companies for even basic boats, contrasting this with the advanced Shahid Soleimani vessel built with modern technology. The Persian Gulf, a vital economic and strategic region, plays a crucial role in global trade, with significant oil and gas exports. ...
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Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Chief of Hezbollah in Decisive Days
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Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Chief of Hezbollah in Decisive Days

Tuesday 6 May 2025 ،
1979, he resigned from the movement and continued his work teaching theology in mosques and schools in Beirut. The spark of the Iranian Islamic Revolution in 1979 attracted him and he participated in the Islamic committees supporting the revolution, which carried out media activities, rallies and sp ...
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Why’s Pres. Pezeshkian’s Oman Visit Important?
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Why’s Pres. Pezeshkian’s Oman Visit Important?

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
1979 in Iran, and amidst the emerging regional atmosphere of Arab-American-led hostility towards Iran, Oman has decided to go against the prevailing trend in its surroundings and adopt a policy of continuing close ties to Tehran. This approach was not simply a diplomatic choice on the part of Muscat ...
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Uranium Enrichment a Non-Negotiable for Iran, Says Nuclear Agency Chief
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Uranium Enrichment a Non-Negotiable for Iran, Says Nuclear Agency Chief

Monday 2 June 2025 ،
1979 dealings, highlighting how Western restrictions have historically obstructed Iran’s nuclear development. Despite criticism over enriching uranium up to 60%, he insisted all activities comply with international oversight, unlike Israel’s opaque nuclear status.
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In Imam Khomeini’s Discourse, Palestinian Cause Is a Test of Right and Wrong
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In Imam Khomeini’s Discourse, Palestinian Cause Is a Test of Right and Wrong

Thursday 5 June 2025 ،
1979. Imam Khomeini's uprising in the 1960s: Rising the voice of Palestine Since the start of his movement in the 1960s, Imam Khomeini brought up question of Palestine as a symbol of struggle against oppression and Western imperialism. While the Pahlavi rule under the US encouragement and supp ...

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36th anniversary of the  passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Imam Khomeini (RA)

36th anniversary of the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Imam Khomeini (RA)