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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 Trump Called Off Another Planned Iran Attack?
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Why’s Trump Called Off Another Planned Iran Attack?

Wednesday 20 May 2026
Axios reported that an American source close to Trump said several pro-war advocates on Iran who have spoken with the president since his Monday announcement have come away with the impression that “he’s in the mood to pressure [the Iranians] to move in negotiations.” The report a ...
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Iran’s Frozen Assets in Qatar: Pressure Lever or Key to Agreement?
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Iran’s Frozen Assets in Qatar: Pressure Lever or Key to Agreement?

Tuesday 26 May 2026 ،
Axios reported, citing a Trump administration official, that the US will likely unfreeze Iranian assets abroad in return for a fair deal. But Trump in reaction strongly rejected the report, saying he will never give Iran cash. Given this level of contradiction, it remains to be seen whether Trump&r ...
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Signs Show Netanyahu Coordinated Attacks on Iran with the US
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Signs Show Netanyahu Coordinated Attacks on Iran with the US

Monday 8 June 2026 ،
Axios quoted an American military official saying that the American military played no part in the Israeli regime’s aggression against Iran. However, Israel Hayom, citing a source, reported that the Israeli regime coordinated its strike on Iran with the US. Earlier, Trump had claimed that dur ...
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Amid Trump’s Claims, Iran Remains Cautious about Possible Deal
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Amid Trump’s Claims, Iran Remains Cautious about Possible Deal

Saturday 13 June 2026 ،
Axios reported that after talks between Iranian officials and the Qatari mediator, an initial agreement has been reached, and the relevant parties are now reviewing the final details and setting a date for its signing. According to Axios’ sources, Iranian officials have told several countries ...
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What’s behind Trump-Netanyahu Disagreement in the Light of Iran Deal?
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What’s behind Trump-Netanyahu Disagreement in the Light of Iran Deal?

Tuesday 16 June 2026 ،
Axios reports that the US president has expressed frustration with some of Netanyahu's moves, believing certain Israeli decisions could jeopardize the path to a deal with Tehran. Meanwhile, analyses in outlets like The Guardian and Al Jazeera also point to diverging interests between the two le ...
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?

Sunday 28 June 2026 ،
Axios reports the framework agreement charts a path toward a future peace deal between Lebanon and the Israeli regime. The American website said the accord includes the following terms: - Beirut and Tel Aviv declared their intention to permanently end hostilities and address their root causes. - I ...
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Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?
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Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
Axios, Saudi officials have warned that if Washington strikes Iranian refineries, power plants and energy facilities, Tehran is likely to retaliate against oil installations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council states, a scenario that could cripple regional crude exp ...
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As Netanyahu Falters, Israelis Turn Deaf Ear to Trump’s Vote Support Message
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As Netanyahu Falters, Israelis Turn Deaf Ear to Trump’s Vote Support Message

Monday 26 October 2026 ،
Axios reported that Netanyahu had in recent days asked Trump to intensify his public support for his election campaign. An American source told Axios in this regard that the White House views Netanyahu's escalated actions as a sign of desperation and of his trailing in the election race. Trump& ...
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Unlimited Targets, Unlimited Geography: What Do Experts Say about Iran Leader’s War Directive?
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Unlimited Targets, Unlimited Geography: What Do Experts Say about Iran Leader’s War Directive?

Sunday 1 November 2026 ،
Axios: Iran's message amid concerns over attack immediately after midterms Barak Ravid, an Axios reporter, said that the new directive by the Leader comes as the US-Israeli attack threat looms large. He said that the message comes as Trump is mulling military options against Iran after Tuesday ...
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Pakistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia: A New Camp Meant for Yemen War?
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Pakistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia: A New Camp Meant for Yemen War?

Sunday 8 November 2026 ،
Axios even reported Syria mulled sending 10,000-20,000 forces to the battlefields in Yemen.  US warning  Washington's stance, meanwhile, carries particular weight. A senior American official confirmed to Reuters that Washington has advised Damascus to proceed cautiously, since Syrian ...

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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.