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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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FM Araghchi: Iran ‘Completely Prepared’ Should Israel Break ‘Fragile’ Ceasefire
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FM Araghchi: Iran ‘Completely Prepared’ Should Israel Break ‘Fragile’ Ceasefire

Saturday 19 July 2025
defense and credited the country’s courageous response with forcing Israel to accept a fragile ceasefire. Araghchi expressed skepticism about Israel’s commitment to the ceasefire but affirmed that Iran is fully prepared to respond if hostilities resume, though it does not desire continue ...
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Iran Restores Air Defenses Damaged in Israeli Attack
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Iran Restores Air Defenses Damaged in Israeli Attack

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
Air Defense Forces remained active and committed. With quick efforts, the damaged systems were replaced and redeployed, ensuring continued protection of Iran’s airspace. Mousavi emphasized that Iran’s air defenses, both existing and newly installed, successfully countered the aggression ...
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For The First Time in Over a Decade, US Nuclear Weapons Have Been Deployed to England
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For The First Time in Over a Decade, US Nuclear Weapons Have Been Deployed to England

Monday 21 July 2025 ،
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico to a newly built secure storage facility at the UK base. The US Department of Defense has not publicly confirmed the transfer, and the UK Ministry of Defence typically does not comment on nuclear weapon deployments. The B61-1 ...
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Iranian Naval Helicopter Engages US Warship in Sea of Oman
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Iranian Naval Helicopter Engages US Warship in Sea of Oman

Wednesday 23 July 2025 ،
Air Defense Command then took control, placing the helicopter under full air defense protection and ordering the American ship to alter its course. The destroyer complied and headed south, away from the disputed area. This incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf following recent ...
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Iran’s Military and Scientific Development Set to Accelerate, Says Leader
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Iran’s Military and Scientific Development Set to Accelerate, Says Leader

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
defense strength, effective governance, spiritual leadership, and revolutionary spirit — especially among the youth. Ayatollah Khamenei expressed confidence that, with God’s help, Iran would continue to grow stronger in the face of its enemies.
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Russia Destroys Ukrainian Drone Posts and Starlink Terminals
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Russia Destroys Ukrainian Drone Posts and Starlink Terminals

Sunday 27 July 2025 ،
defenses, targeting mechanized and marine infantry brigades. Battlegroup West also claimed heavy damage on Ukrainian forces, destroying over 40 drone control posts, several armored vehicles, artillery systems, and electronic warfare stations. Their units improved positions in the Kharkov and Donets ...
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Iran Ready to Confront Israel and US Militarily, Top General Says
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Iran Ready to Confront Israel and US Militarily, Top General Says

Tuesday 29 July 2025 ،
defense minister, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, thanked Tajikistan for its support during a 12-day war launched by Israel and the US. He criticized both countries for violating international norms and claimed their aggression failed to achieve any str ...
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What Are the Consequences of American and Israeli Interceptor Missiles Drain?
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What Are the Consequences of American and Israeli Interceptor Missiles Drain?

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
defense against the Iranian strikes. Meanwhile, although the US and Israeli regime through strict censorship tried to cover up the failure of their multi-layer air defense and the consequent damages caused by the Iranian missile strikes, media outlets have recently revealed another aspect of the he ...
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Israeli Crimes Must Be Stopped—These Are the Nazis of Our Time, Says Qalibaf
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Israeli Crimes Must Be Stopped—These Are the Nazis of Our Time, Says Qalibaf

Thursday 31 July 2025 ،
defense, taken without relying on international guarantees or great-power mediation during the 12-day conflict. The Israeli attacks on June 13 targeted Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian sites, prompting swift retaliatory strikes from Iran. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps launched 22 waves ...
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Sheikh Qassem Vows Hezbollah Will Keep Its Weapons and Stand Firm
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Sheikh Qassem Vows Hezbollah Will Keep Its Weapons and Stand Firm

Thursday 31 July 2025 ،
defense posture, especially amid growing regional and internal threats. Qassem highlighted that Lebanon is facing an existential threat not only from Israel, which continues to occupy key southern territories, but also from US interference and extremist groups like ISIS, under the broader project o ...

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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.