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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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IRGC Promises Stronger Response to Threats
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IRGC Promises Stronger Response to Threats

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Air Base in Qatar, before a ceasefire was enforced on June 24.
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
defenses One of the initial challenges the US invasion of Venezuela would face is the air defense system of the Venezuelan army. While analysts disagree on the full capabilities of Venezuela's air defenses, they concur that the Venezuelan military possesses a network of anti-aircraft systems, s ...
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Russia: Ukrainian-UK Bid to Hijack MiG-31 Stopped
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Russia: Ukrainian-UK Bid to Hijack MiG-31 Stopped

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
defenses. Officials also claimed that Bellingcat, a Netherlands-based investigative journalism group, acted as an intermediary in the recruitment effort. Russian authorities said the hijacking attempt was part of a broader intelligence operation orchestrated by Ukraine and Western actors, particula ...
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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation
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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
defenses gained urgency following a wave of unidentified drones entering Polish, Belgian, and Danish airspace. These are incidents European leaders blamed on Russia. These breaches are now compelling European capitals to design new countermeasures to ensure a faster response to future threats. Amid ...
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Iranian Commander: 196 Israeli Aircraft Destroyed In 12-day Conflict
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Iranian Commander: 196 Israeli Aircraft Destroyed In 12-day Conflict

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
defenses were on full alert before the first wave and confirmed 35 air defense personnel were killed, while retired officers returned to duty and others held positions under fire. He acknowledged technical limitations due to sanctions but said Iranian-made systems performed well, citing the downing ...
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Israel Reconstruction Uncertain Five Months after War with Iran
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Israel Reconstruction Uncertain Five Months after War with Iran

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
defenses in the residential areas. Earlier, Grey Zone website in a research unveiled existence of a military shelter beneath a residential tower in Tel Aviv. The shelter is believed to be one of the targets of Iranian strikes in a June 13 operation. According to the investigation, Grey Zone identif ...
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
defenses, have been settled between the two countries. These statements signal that the path is now clear for Turkey’s reintegration into the F-35 fighter jet program, marking a significant warming in Ankara’s military relations with Washington. The rift stems from 2017, when Turkey, f ...
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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 ،
defenses, placing military forces on high alert, and enhancing coordination among maritime units to protect vital oil export routes. Ministry of defense has also clearly stated that no foreign force or vessel will be allowed to enter the country's territory unchallenged, and that all hostile ac ...
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Russia Says It Intercepted 130 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
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Russia Says It Intercepted 130 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
Air defenses intercepted dozens of drones over Russian territory and the Caspian Sea. Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar said the strikes damaged residential buildings, vehicles, and a power supply line. One civilian suffered burns to his hands, while infrastructure damage disrupted water supplies in sev ...
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Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean
Analysis

Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
defenses to Cyprus. With an operational range of 400 kilometers, this system can engage drones, fighter aircraft, and cruise missiles and is mainly designed to provide a cover to the energy lines, transit routes, and Eastern Mediterranean skies. Furthermore, in August, Tel Aviv, in association with ...

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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.