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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’s Long Jump with Drone-Carrier Launch
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Iran’s Long Jump with Drone-Carrier Launch

Saturday 8 February 2025
Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, the vessel is a drone-carrier . The range of the new ship has increased compared to the Shahid Mahdavi ship, another carrier launched March last year, and has exceeded 19,000 nautical miles. In addition to having a fleet inside, the Shahid Bahman Bagheri ...
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Shahid Bagheri Drone Carrier Launches Missiles with a 1,000 km Range
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Shahid Bagheri Drone Carrier Launches Missiles with a 1,000 km Range

Sunday 9 February 2025 ،
Alireza Tangsiri stated that the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier is capable of launching missiles with a range exceeding 1,000 km ALWAGHT- IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri stated that the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier is capable of launching missiles with a range exceeding 1,000 km. Th ...
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Iran to Reveal Supersonic Cruise Missile with a 2,000 km Range, According to IRGC Navy Chief
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Iran to Reveal Supersonic Cruise Missile with a 2,000 km Range, According to IRGC Navy Chief

Monday 10 February 2025 ،
Alireza Tangsiri highlighted that this advancement allows for precise strikes from the northern Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman, signaling significant progress in Iran's naval power. Tangsiri also confirmed a successful missile launch from southern western Iran, where a missile accurately struc ...
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Iran Is Prepared to Confront Any Threats from Foreign Powers
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Iran Is Prepared to Confront Any Threats from Foreign Powers

Saturday 29 March 2025 ،
Alireza Tangsiri affirmed that Iran will defend its rights and interests against any threats ALWAGHT- IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri affirmed that Iran will defend its rights and interests against any threats, as the US escalates its campaign against the country. IRGC Navy Commander Admiral A ...
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
Alireza Tangsiri announced that the IRGC Navy has developed a missile boat capable of reaching speeds of 116 knots (215 km/h), which has successfully passed all technical tests. He emphasized that the IRGC Navy builds its own vessels, missiles, drones, and submersibles, working tirelessly to ensure ...
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IRGC Navy Chief: Iran Has Safeguarded, Not Sought to Close, The Strait of Hormuz
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IRGC Navy Chief: Iran Has Safeguarded, Not Sought to Close, The Strait of Hormuz

Saturday 11 October 2025 ،
Alireza Tangsiri highlighted the crucial role of the Strait of Hormuz in global energy supplies, warning against the “unregulated” presence of foreign powers and nuclear-powered vessels in the area. He stressed that Iran has always ensured the security of this vital waterway and never so ...
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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 ،
Alireza Tangsiri, expressed congratulations on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution victory ALWAGHT- The IRGC Navy Commander, Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, expressed congratulations on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution victory and affirmed the Iranian nation's unwavering resolve to stan ...
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IRGC Continues Military Drills in The Strait of Hormuz for A Second Day
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IRGC Continues Military Drills in The Strait of Hormuz for A Second Day

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
Alireza Tangsiri said Iran maintains constant surface, air, and subsurface surveillance to ensure safe passage for dozens of vessels transiting the waterway daily. He described Iranian islands in the strait as “impenetrable fortresses” and symbols of national honor, noting that the firs ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Alireza Tangsiri drove this point home yesterday, declaring that Iran's islands in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are impregnable fortresses and part of the nation's honor. This was not mere rhetoric. It was a pointed reference to a multi-layered defensive architecture that has tr ...
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Trump’s War Unleashed Iran’s Sleeping Lion
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Trump’s War Unleashed Iran’s Sleeping Lion

Saturday 9 May 2026 ،
Alireza Tangsiri two weeks before start of war in a naval exercise had expressed the force's readiness to close the key waterway if the need arised. Anyway, it seems that the entire Israeli-American war, called Ramadan War in Iran, has now become centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with the strait ...

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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.