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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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Trading Fire: Are India and Pakistan Going to Full-scale War?
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Trading Fire: Are India and Pakistan Going to Full-scale War?

Thursday 8 May 2025
relations of the two neighbors have gone critical afresh in recent weeks, with war looking close. The tensions boiled over when last month armed men killed 26 Hindu civilians in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Indian officials said that a probe reveled clear complicity of Pakistan-based elements in the a ...
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How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?
Analysis

How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?

Saturday 10 May 2025 ،
relationship, Beijing is growing as a closer ally of Pakistan and a backer of the $65 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). China is keen to deepen its presence in Central Asia to secure trade routes and counter India’s regional influence. This has accelerated Chinese investments in ...
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Messages of Iran FM’s Saudi Visit ahead of Trump’s Regional Tour
Analysis

Messages of Iran FM’s Saudi Visit ahead of Trump’s Regional Tour

Sunday 11 May 2025 ،
relations, reviewing the security situation in the region, and indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.  1. Boosting bilateral relations: Since resumption of diplomatic relations in 2023 with a Chinese mediation, the two sides put top on their agenda improving their ties in all are ...
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
relations with the host countries be set for the next four years during the visit. Therefore, bilateral issues like oil, trade investment deals, and very likely arms deals are expected to be topics of discussion during the tour. At regional levels, the talks will likely focus on Gaza ceasefire, Pa ...
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Pezeshkian: Boosting Iran-Uzbekistan Ties Will Enhance Regional Peace and Security
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Pezeshkian: Boosting Iran-Uzbekistan Ties Will Enhance Regional Peace and Security

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
relations and regional stability through deeper cooperation. Pezeshkian emphasized the shared historical, cultural, and ideological ties between Iran and Uzbekistan, noting that geographical borders will not hinder their mutual connection. He stressed that strengthening relations could bring increa ...
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Araqchi Urges Closer Iran-Japan Cooperation
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Araqchi Urges Closer Iran-Japan Cooperation

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
relations with Japan ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged deeper relations with Japan. In a meeting with Japan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Namazu Hiroyuki—who visited Tehran to attend the 33rd Iran-Japan Vice-Ministerial Consultation—Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Ar ...
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Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal
Analysis

Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
relations with the Israeli regime. Third, it had to conclude a comprehensive defense treaty with the US. This policy remained unchanged until Trump administration.  However, in a possible sign of a new approach, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said during his visit to Saudi Arabia last April ...
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
relations with Egypt and the Persian Gulf monarchies in the past two years, Syria may be Ankara’s new confrontation field with anti-Muslim Brotherhood Arab countries.  In this situation, bin Salman has concluded that the continuation of US sanctions against Syria will pave the way for Tu ...
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Pezeshkian Says Deal Achievable if US Ceases Intimidation Tactics
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Pezeshkian Says Deal Achievable if US Ceases Intimidation Tactics

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
relations, expressing optimism about the implementation of bilateral agreements. Both leaders underscored the importance of regional cooperation to achieve peace and prosperity. The Qatari diplomat reaffirmed his country’s enduring support for Iran, highlighting a shared bond based on religiou ...
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Strengthening Economic Ties Promotes Peace and Stability in The Region
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Strengthening Economic Ties Promotes Peace and Stability in The Region

Monday 19 May 2025 ،
relations between Iran, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region. Ghalibaf highlighted that strengthening ties with neighboring countries, particularly Islamic nations, is a top priority for Iran’s government and parliament. He noted the strong historical cooperation between Iran, Iraq, and the Kurdist ...

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