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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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Iran Will Remain Determined in Countering the Adversary’s Schemes
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Iran Will Remain Determined in Countering the Adversary’s Schemes

Sunday 1 February 2026
1979, marking the beginning of the revolution that toppled oppression and tyranny, paving the way for freedom and independence. The IRGC Navy commander emphasized that the nation remains steadfast against its adversaries like a fortress as they wage a hybrid war to alienate the people from the Isla ...
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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 ،
1979 Islamic Revolution situation and all of their efforts over the past 47 years focused on this goal. They want a submissive Iran. But the reality is that there is a deep gap between the hope and the reality. So, Washington uses everything at its disposal, from military threats to negotiations, fo ...
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Millions Take to The Streets Across Iran to Celebrate The 47th Anniversary of The Islamic Revolution
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Millions Take to The Streets Across Iran to Celebrate The 47th Anniversary of The Islamic Revolution

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
1979. Millions rallied nationwide despite snow and rain to mark 47 years since the Islamic Revolution. In Tehran, President Pezeshkian spoke at Azadi Square, as protesters condemned US and Israeli aggression and remembered war martyrs and victims of foreign-backed riots. Thousands of reporters cove ...
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Iran Limits Missile Range to Below 2,000 km, Foreign Minister Says
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Iran Limits Missile Range to Below 2,000 km, Foreign Minister Says

Wednesday 25 February 2026 ،
1979 Islamic Revolution, saying Iran has faced decades of hostility through coups, war, sanctions, and “maximum pressure,” all of which he said have failed. He argued that US perceptions of Iran are driven by misinformation, largely promoted by Israeli lobbying efforts rather than factua ...
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National Unity Providing Iran Impenetrable Defense against Enemies as War Unfolds
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National Unity Providing Iran Impenetrable Defense against Enemies as War Unfolds

Thursday 5 March 2026 ،
1979, the Iranian people in their fight against Washington and Tel Aviv have shown that their spirit of resistance is still alive. After the country announced martyrdom of the Supreme Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei in an Israeli attack on his office in Tehran on Saturday, waves of spontaneous public mov ...
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Boots on the Ground? Trump and His Last Gamble in Iran War
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Boots on the Ground? Trump and His Last Gamble in Iran War

Tuesday 31 March 2026 ،
1979 toppled pro-Western Pahlavi dictatorship, ending one of the darkest periods of rule in Iran. The operation failed and the US lost all of its troops and aircraft following a heavy sandstorm in the Tabas desert in central Iran. Trump’s reference to this incident indicates that the Tabas inc ...
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The Leader Emphasizes the Importance of Continued Enhancement in Military Capabilities
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The Leader Emphasizes the Importance of Continued Enhancement in Military Capabilities

Saturday 18 April 2026 ،
1979 Revolution. Emphasizing the importance of continued military capabilities development, the Leader stressed the need for readiness across all domains. The message concluded with tributes to fallen commanders and members of the Iranian Armed Forces, as well as their families, recognizing their r ...
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IRGC Successfully Thwarts Enemies’ Plans and Malicious Intentions According to Pezeshkian
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IRGC Successfully Thwarts Enemies’ Plans and Malicious Intentions According to Pezeshkian

Wednesday 22 April 2026 ،
1979 Islamic Revolution, including their contributions alongside the Army and Basij forces during the Iran-Iraq war, as well as their response to recent US and Israeli-imposed wars. He emphasized that the IRGC has disrupted enemy plans and demonstrated Iran's defensive power. The president also ...
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6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz
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6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
1979, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz took the shortest route between the Quoin Islands and Musandam. That year, however, Oman declared that vessels must instead navigate outside the Quoin Islands’ limits. The move aimed to ease security challenges along routes that ran too close to Oman ...
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Iran’s Steel Industry Retains Top-Ten Global Ranking in Spite of US-Israeli Aggression
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Iran’s Steel Industry Retains Top-Ten Global Ranking in Spite of US-Israeli Aggression

Sunday 3 May 2026 ،
1979 revolution to a current capacity of 33 million tonnes annually. While the attack was meant to break Iran's momentum, officials remain confident that with reduced tensions and proven domestic technical capabilities, damaged plants will quickly return to production.

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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.