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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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Armenia Vows to Uphold Iran Ties After Azerbaijan Deal
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Armenia Vows to Uphold Iran Ties After Azerbaijan Deal

Tuesday 12 August 2025
Azerbaijan, agreements to reopen regional transport routes, and plans to boost connectivity. He emphasized Armenia’s friendship with Iran and its commitment to strong bilateral relations. Araghchi welcomed the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan but reiterated Iran’s concerns over tran ...
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan is seen as a step toward reducing the likelihood of foreign military presence, especially with its stipulation barring deployment of outside forces along border areas. Iran, Baghaei suggested, intends to hold the signatories to this commitment. At the same time, Tehran has signaled its w ...
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region

Monday 18 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace deal, granting Washington exclusive rights to develop a transport corridor in Armenia’s Syunik province—an arrangement Iran opposes for altering the regional balance. Following Armenia, Pezeshkian will travel to Belarus to advance cooperation in tec ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan and Turkey, the corridor aims to link mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and onward to Turkey. For Baku, however, this is more than just a transit route ; it is a strategic tool to reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape.   Despite this ambitious narrative, the operati ...
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan, which included plans for a new transit road. While Iran welcomed regional peace, it expressed concerns over foreign intervention and emphasized the need to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. The MoUs signal Iran and Armenia’s intent to deepen cooperation while carefully ...
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Armenia. Due to common borders, good neighborliness, and connected transit routes, Iran and Armenia have a high capacity for trade ties. Common border markets and trade terminals are examples of connection points in these relations.  The most important export items from Iran to Armenia include ...
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Pezeshkian Welcomes Russian Support for Iran’s Right to Enrich Uranium
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Pezeshkian Welcomes Russian Support for Iran’s Right to Enrich Uranium

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan that grants Washington exclusive rights to develop a transport corridor through Armenia’s Syunik province, warning it could alter the geopolitical balance of the South Caucasus. Instead, he advocated for the “3+3” cooperation format involving Iran, Russia, and regional s ...
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan. Larijani emphasized that Iran has consistently supported the independence and strength of regional countries to maintain stability and security. Grigoryan praised the strong ties between Yerevan and Tehran, noting Armenia’s plan to sign a comprehensive strategic relations document ...
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 16 September 2025 ،
Azerbaijan. A similar incident occurred in May 2025, preventing another Netanyahu flight to Baku. These moves were met with retaliation from Benjamin Netanyahu, who officially recognized the 1915 Armenian genocide, driving tensions back up just months after a period of normalization between the two ...
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
Azerbaijan's gas that in recent months was entertained by the Iraqi officials.  Iran is, in fact, the optimal route for transporting gas from Baku to Iraq, but American sanctions have blocked this vital corridor. Consequently, the only remaining alternative path requires transit through Ar ...

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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.