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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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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?
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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Americans, which have long sought to drive the Iranian economy toward collapse through maximum pressure campaign, the attendance of Araghchi at Davos would represent a failure of those sanctions. This concern likely contributed to the heightened pressure to cancel the invitation for Iran’s for ...
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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.
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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.

Friday 23 January 2026 ،
Americans against those who were once their allies and ideological brethren is not only difficult for them but could be considered religiously forbidden. Al-Jolani's policies of aligning with the US and the Israeli regime have already eroded trust among the hardline factions within his ranks. A ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Americans. According to Iraqi sources, Washington has been exerting pressure on the current Iraqi government over the past two months to prevent pro-Public Mobilization Forces (PMF) forces from obtaining the ministership in the upcoming government. To the US frustration, al-Maliki is seen as a figur ...
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Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means  Winning or Losing Everything
Analysis

Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means Winning or Losing Everything

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
Americans. Assessments put the cost at $7 billion and troops lost their lives at over 7,000. Security for all or none is a key pillar of Iran's defense strategy that disrupts the enemy's calculus. Iran sits at the heart of global east-west and north-south trade corridors, commanding a highl ...
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Americans talk about a need for a comprehensive deal only a few hours before talks kicked off? Did this serve internal aims or they pursued other goals? Zarean: For the Americans, the ideal form of negotiations is one that is broad in scope, where Iran makes significant concessions across various i ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
Analysis

Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Americans once again. However, an examination of statements from White House officials indicates that Washington still views diplomatic resolution as its preferred option and, due to the heavy costs involved, is reluctant to resort to military means. Despite this, American military movements in Wes ...
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
Analysis

What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Americans in Oman The Independent has reported that Larijani’s trip to Oman is likely nuclear-related, with the high-ranking diplomat carrying Tehran’s official message for this phase of the negotiations. According to the report, the visit aims to deliver Iran’s response to the f ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
Analysis

Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Americans. A renewed focus on developing domestic defense industries, boosting military budgets, and establishing joint military capabilities within the EU signals a serious commitment to decoupling from Washington. Ukraine crisis has thrown this drive for reduced security dependence into sharp rel ...
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
Americans support war threatened by Trump against Iran? A report by Responsible Statecraft website sheds light on the public view to the possible American military action against Iran. The polls show that an overwhelming majority is opposed to conflict with Tehran. Comparing support to war against ...
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Iran and the US: The Potential Final Battle
Analysis

Iran and the US: The Potential Final Battle

Sunday 22 February 2026 ،
Americans are looking for a low-cost war. Again, experts warn that Iran would perceive such an attack as an existential threat, and would therefore regionalize the conflict and utilize its full capacity to make any war prohibitively costly for the US. 3. Public opinion in the US, the region, and th ...

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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.