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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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Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe
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Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe

Sunday 11 January 2026
British newspaper Telegraph reported on discussions between British officials and their European counterparts regarding a military deployment plan in Greenland. The goal of this plan, particularly against China and Russia, is stated to be the protection of the Arctic region and may include the deplo ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
British diplomat and ex–MI6 officer, said in an interview that the Oman talks were originally intended to focus exclusively on nuclear issues. However, during meetings in Istanbul, efforts were made to impose Israel’s agenda, which is halting uranium enrichment, addressing missile capabi ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
Analysis

Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European nations to end their reliance on the US military support, calling for stronger intra-European cooperation instead.  I’m talking about a vision of European security and greater European autonomy, that does not herald US withdrawal but ans ...
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This Year’s Quds Day Rallies an Extension of Anti-war Demonstrations
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This Year’s Quds Day Rallies an Extension of Anti-war Demonstrations

Saturday 14 March 2026 ،
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced her approval of the Metropolitan Police’s request to ban the Quds Day march. The official official had earlier claimed that the decision was made to prevent “serious public disorder,” citing the extensive nature of the protests, the ...
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New Iranian Military Surprises: What are the Messages and Implications?
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New Iranian Military Surprises: What are the Messages and Implications?

Monday 23 March 2026 ،
British government, which, contrary to its initial stance of neutrality in the war, has recently taken measures to assist the American-Israeli camp. This issue was addressed during a phone conversation on Friday of the Iranian foreign minister and his British counterpart to whom the top Iranian dip ...
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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 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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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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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.