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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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Boots on the Ground? Trump and His Last Gamble in Iran War
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Boots on the Ground? Trump and His Last Gamble in Iran War

Tuesday 31 March 2026
British did a century ago when they invaded Iran's south but faced resistance of brave Iranian commander Rais Ali Delvari. Hiding behind mercenaries from colonized India, the British fought the Iranian forces. But things have changed now. For his potential attack on Kharg Island or any other par ...
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Why Did Trump Use Vulgar Language in Call for Strait of Hormuz Reopening?
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Why Did Trump Use Vulgar Language in Call for Strait of Hormuz Reopening?

Tuesday 7 April 2026 ،
British TV host and a supporter of Israel, slammed Trump’s profanity and his threat of war crimes against Iran, calling it “a disgrace.” He said: “Delete it, Mr. President Trump — unless you want everyone to think you’ve lost your mind!” Also, Senator Ed Ma ...
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Can Trump Really Blockade Iran?
Analysis

Can Trump Really Blockade Iran?

Tuesday 14 April 2026 ،
British prime minister and Washington’s closest European ally, has announced that Britain will not support a naval blockade of Iran in the Persian Gulf. France and Germany have taken similar positions, and Spain has warned that it will veto any NATO involvement in military operations in the Pe ...
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Iranian Embassy Calls on UK to Hold US, Israel Responsible for War Crimes
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Iranian Embassy Calls on UK to Hold US, Israel Responsible for War Crimes

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the approaching end of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US. Cooper had described this moment as critical diplomatic. The Embassy urged the British government to set aside low-value statements and join global publi ...
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Why Is London Getting Drawn into a Perilous New Security Gamble?
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Why Is London Getting Drawn into a Perilous New Security Gamble?

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
British foreign policy has provoked public anger, including participation in the US-Zionist war against Iran and continued support for Israel. Hundreds have protested near RAF Fairford, a US Air Force base used for operations against Iran. Meanwhile, regular anti-Zionist demonstrations have been hel ...
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Alastair Crooke: Iran, Not Trump, Controls the Strait of Hormuz
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Alastair Crooke: Iran, Not Trump, Controls the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
British diplomat and leading geopolitical analyst Alastair Crooke, Trump's rhetoric against Iran constitutes a dangerous delusion. He warns that the US administration's illegal war of choice is dismantling the global economy and inflicting dire pain on the West. In a recent assessment, form ...
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6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz
Analysis

6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
British diplomat James Morier referenced both islands in his book A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor. On the twentieth of February we were near two islands called Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb; these names are Persian and belong to the Persian side [of the Persian Gulf].” 6. Ab ...
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Trump’s Right, US Navy Are Pirates
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Trump’s Right, US Navy Are Pirates

Sunday 3 May 2026 ،
British experts have also stressed this point, calling Trump’s reference to “piracy” against Iranian ships an admission of guilt, and urging Congress to oversee his actions. Trump is right! Experts have also reacted to Trump’s comments about piracy against Iranian ships. CN ...
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No Military Solution for Strait of Hormuz, World Countries Need to Cooperate with Iran: Expert
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No Military Solution for Strait of Hormuz, World Countries Need to Cooperate with Iran: Expert

Monday 4 May 2026 ،
British, and later the Americans always had their eyes on this region. Throughout history, it has been Iran that has defended the Persian Gulf against the interference of colonialist and aggressive forces. Alwaght: One of the core issues today concerning the 40-day war and the security of the Persi ...
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Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz
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Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 12 May 2026 ،
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated for the umpteenth time that he would not draw his country into a war with Iran. Britain’s defense secretary, justifying the deployment, said: “This mission is purely defensive in nature, aimed at restoring confidence in commercial shipping a ...

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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.