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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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Iran Vows to Target US Bases in Europe if Nations Join Hostilities
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Iran Vows to Target US Bases in Europe if Nations Join Hostilities

Monday 24 August 2026
relations, Baghaei said ties between Iran and Pakistan are at one of their strongest stages, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation. He added that talks with Oman would focus on bilateral issues and the security of the Strait of Hormuz and transit routes.
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Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?
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Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?

Wednesday 26 August 2026 ،
relations and trade with Tehran through various channels—and they are unlikely to abandon that approach this time either. Daniel Fried, a former US State Department official, argues that the initial measures do not amount to a “game changer.” To inflict a truly decisive blow, he s ...
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

Friday 4 September 2026 ،
relations and regional rivalries. The developments in Syria, the Gaza war, the contest for regional influence, and the battle over the future of the region's security order have all placed the two sides in increasingly adversarial positions. In this climate, Tel Aviv no longer views Turkey as me ...
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift

Sunday 6 September 2026 ،
relationship with Baghdad. The US may resort to delaying tactics regarding its planned full withdrawal by the end of September, tactics that do not necessarily mean keeping American troops on Iraqi soil after Sept. 30. Washington could declare the end of the international coalition’s mission w ...
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UAE-Algeria Rift Is Beyond a Diplomatic Gap
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UAE-Algeria Rift Is Beyond a Diplomatic Gap

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
relations of Abu Dhabi with a number of regional countries to a critical point, with some choosing to review their ties with this Persian Gulf tiny monarchy as it insists on clinging on this approach.  Algeria is one of players that after years of tensions and dispute with the UAE has finally ...
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Iran and UAE Pursue Renewed Ties After US War on Iran
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Iran and UAE Pursue Renewed Ties After US War on Iran

Sunday 13 September 2026 ،
relations, marking a new diplomatic opening following tensions during the war ALWAGHT- Pezeshkian says Iran and the UAE have agreed to mend bilateral relations, marking a new diplomatic opening following tensions during the war. Pezeshkian said Iran and the UAE have agreed to restore relations foll ...
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Araghchi: Iran Open to Diplomacy That Safeguards Its National Rights
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Araghchi: Iran Open to Diplomacy That Safeguards Its National Rights

Thursday 17 September 2026 ،
relations and regional developments. Araghchi described China as a close friend and strategic partner, stressing Tehran’s intention to further strengthen ties under their comprehensive strategic partnership. Araghchi attributed the current regional tensions to what he described as US and Isra ...
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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers
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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers

Monday 21 September 2026 ،
relationship that begins as purely commercial can evolve into a long-term partnership. Crucially, Africa's geography carries another layer of importance for Iran. Viewed through the lens of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Indian Ocean, this continent shifts from an economic market to a g ...
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US Pressure Strengthening Unity Among Muslim States, Pezeshkian Says
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US Pressure Strengthening Unity Among Muslim States, Pezeshkian Says

Tuesday 22 September 2026 ،
relations, with Iranian and Pakistani officials reportedly saying that discussions on a potential Iran-US peace agreement were not on the agenda. Reports had suggested Naqvi could be carrying messages from Washington, but the Iranian presidency’s readout did not mention any mediation efforts. ...
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions

Friday 25 September 2026 ،
relations of Beijing and Washington. The spokesperson added that China will work with the US to boost dialogue and cooperation, manage differences, and help spread global peace, instability, and welfare. A number of senior Chinese companies CEOs, including those of the EV giant BYD and Xiaomi accom ...

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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.