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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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Russia says Oreshnik attack was revenge for Ukrainian ‘terrorist acts’
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Russia says Oreshnik attack was revenge for Ukrainian ‘terrorist acts’

Monday 25 May 2026
defense industry facilities. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that all objectives were achieved and all designated targets hit. The Ukrainian drone attack on Friday struck the Starobelsk College dormitory while students were sleeping, an act Putin labeled a deliberate terrorist act, prompting lo ...
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla

Monday 25 May 2026 ،
Airport, Carotenuto told reporters: “They beat us. Between punches and kicks, they taunted, ‘Welcome to Israel!’ Three people assaulted me. They punched me in the eye and kicked me. For a moment, I thought I’d never see again.” Mantovani, the reporter of the convoy, re ...
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict

Thursday 28 May 2026 ،
defenses. With speed of Mach 10, or 12,000 kilometers per hour, this missile travels 3 kilometers each second. Such a speed means that even the West's most advanced air defense system like US's Patriot and Europe's IRIS-T are practically incapable against it.  The horrible side of ...
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Israel Invades Lebanon: While Hezbollah Fighting, Lebanon’s Govt. Waiting Mirage of Talks
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Israel Invades Lebanon: While Hezbollah Fighting, Lebanon’s Govt. Waiting Mirage of Talks

Monday 1 June 2026 ،
defense mechanisms, they’ve declared Hezbollah’s military operations illegal, and the prime minister has called for handing over weapons, effectively speeding up the enemy’s advances. An example of this discordant, obstructionist tune against national resistance played out last we ...
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How’s Iranian Shahed-136 Drone Changed the Face of Modern Wars?
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How’s Iranian Shahed-136 Drone Changed the Face of Modern Wars?

Tuesday 2 June 2026 ،
defense systems through swarm attacks. 3. Precision strike capability at long ranges. 4. Reducing pilot casualties. 5. Constant psychological pressure on the enemy. The distinct engine sound of the Shahed-136 has become a terrifying symbol in the Ukraine war and regional conflicts. These drones&r ...
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Strategic Mystery: What’s Driving Al-Sharaa to Keep Russian Military Bases in Syria?
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Strategic Mystery: What’s Driving Al-Sharaa to Keep Russian Military Bases in Syria?

Thursday 4 June 2026 ،
defense systems, such as the S-400, to make parts of Syrian airspace nearly impenetrable, something Turkey, al-Sharaa’s main ally, has shown itself incapable of achieving this. And if Turkey and Israel ever drift toward more serious tensions down the line, Russia may be better positioned than ...
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Four Strategic Messages of Iran’s Missile Strikes at Israel
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Four Strategic Messages of Iran’s Missile Strikes at Israel

Monday 8 June 2026 ،
defense systems were hit. But now, with the Israeli military admitting that last night’s aggression focused on targeting air defense systems, it is clear that the process of replacement and redeployment has moved quickly. This has allowed Tehran to send the message that it is ready not just of ...
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Baku Denies Hosting Israeli Forces During Iran War: Why is Tehran Concerned?
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Baku Denies Hosting Israeli Forces During Iran War: Why is Tehran Concerned?

Monday 8 June 2026 ،
defense system. Analysts say this relationship has brought Baku political advantages alongside security and economic gains. Tehran's concerns Over the past two decades, the close ties between Azerbaijan and Israel have remained a persistent point of friction in Tehran-Baku relations. Iran has ...
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Pakistan’s Growing Military-Security Influence in Arab World
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Pakistan’s Growing Military-Security Influence in Arab World

Wednesday 10 June 2026 ،
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. The two sides stressed expanding military and security cooperation and enhancing joint coordination. Bahrain’s National Guard commander praised the level of defense collaboration, while Pakistan’s air chief described the visit as a step toward ...
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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf
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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf

Thursday 11 June 2026 ،
Airbase is located. “In continued counter-operations against the provocations and disruptions caused by the terrorist US military for residents in the south of the country, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military has launched a wave of drone strikes, hitting American bases and radar sys ...

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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.