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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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Haitham Tabatabai, A Principal Architect of Hezbollah’s Military Strength
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Haitham Tabatabai, A Principal Architect of Hezbollah’s Military Strength

Tuesday 25 November 2025
2000 liberation, leadership in the Nabatieh and Khiam axes, and key contributions during the July 2006 war. He later led intervention forces, helped develop the elite Radwan Force, and directed operations against extremist groups along Lebanon’s eastern border, strengthening internal security. ...
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Gaza, West Bank Endure Severe Economic Downturn, UNCTAD Reports
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Gaza, West Bank Endure Severe Economic Downturn, UNCTAD Reports

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
2003 levels, effectively wiping out 22 years of progress. In Gaza, GDP contracted 83% in a single year, leaving the population dependent on external aid. The humanitarian impact is severe: housing, healthcare, education, and access to basic services have been heavily disrupted, causing long-term da ...
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
2002 failed coup, massive sanctions, and economic pressures, all failing to break the Venezuelan political cohesion and national will. Maduro and Venezuelan security officials have repeatedly warned that any encroachment on the nation's borders or energy resources will be met with a swift and c ...
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
2001 to 2023. The US President Donald Trump described this military infrastructure “one of the biggest airbases in the world”, highlighting its strategic significance as “it’s an hour from where Chin makes its nuclear weapons.” Taliban’s leaders have repeatedly a ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
2000 by merging with Elop Technology, forming the current Elbit Systems. Israeli billionaire Michael Federman served as its chairman of the board until 2023. In 2018, Elbit Systems acquired Israel Military Industries (IMI) for $500 million, significantly expanding its capabilities in the production ...
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Iranian Armed Forces Declare Full Readiness, Vow Strong Response to Any Aggression
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Iranian Armed Forces Declare Full Readiness, Vow Strong Response to Any Aggression

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
2009 nationwide rallies, describing them as a demonstration of public vigilance, unity, and loyalty to the Islamic system. They highlighted the nation’s resilience in overcoming complex schemes by foreign adversaries and internal collaborators, emphasizing that external pressures such as sanct ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
2009, the two men and their families chose Bodrum, Turkey, for a joint holiday and leisure trip. But in 2011, with the arrival of the Arab awakening represented by uprisings against despetic rules, which affected Syria too, this trend reversed once again. Erdogan, seeing al-Assad's position as ...
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary

Saturday 3 January 2026 ،
people and resisted terrorism, a companionship worthy of appreciation, and referring to the stature of the martyrs Soleimani and al-Muhandis, emphasized that these commanders drew the line of humanity and upheld human values. He added: The memory and path of these martyrs must remain alive, for the ...
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
2009 protests, lack any genuine understanding of the current Iranian situation, nor are they recognized or even known within Iran. The vast majority of the Iranians are unfamiliar with someone like Batebi. The situation regarding the Pahlavi movement is so precarious that Western powers were unwilli ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
2003. The statement, released two days ago, characterizes the newly formed Palestinian National Committee for Gaza administration as “a vital step” toward implementing the second phase of the 20-point Gaza ceasefire agreement. The White House asserts the Board of Peace will provide stra ...

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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.