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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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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood

Monday 17 November 2025
China have introduced a competing motion, raising the possibility that both proposals could be vetoed by permanent council members. The US plan, supported in broad outline by Persian Gulf states, France and the UK, would mandate the ISF for two years to secure border areas, protect civilians, maint ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
China, India, Russia, and the US. Ultimately, the type of relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan plays a decisive role not only in regional security and economic fortunes but also in shaping the wider geopolitical order of South Asia. First part: Rise of Taliban and Pakistan's told from ...
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Russia Says Western-Backed IAEA Resolution Could Undermine Recent Progress with Iran
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Russia Says Western-Backed IAEA Resolution Could Undermine Recent Progress with Iran

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
China—including joint meetings and formal letters—have effectively countered Western narratives and demonstrated strong trilateral cooperation. Ustinov criticized the IAEA’s handling of attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling the agency’s silence on strikes by Is ...
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Iran Open to Russia–China Mediation to Renew IAEA Cooperation
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Iran Open to Russia–China Mediation to Renew IAEA Cooperation

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
China aimed at restoring its cooperation with the IAEA ALWAGHT- A senior official says Iran is ready to consider mediation initiatives by Russia and China aimed at restoring its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iran’s senior foreign policy official Kamal Kharraz ...
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UNSC Backs US Gaza Plan; Hamas Rejects It
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UNSC Backs US Gaza Plan; Hamas Rejects It

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
China abstained from the 13-0 vote, with both countries and some Arab states opposing the US plan over the proposed “Board of Peace” transitional administration, the absence of a role for the Palestinian Authority, and unclear timelines for Israeli withdrawal and a pathway to an independ ...
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives

Thursday 20 November 2025 ،
China and Russia abstaining. The motion is meant to form an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza to ensure that Israel-Hamas ceasefire will be long-term. The idea for formation of such force dates back to Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza that proposed Washington in association wi ...
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Iran Urges Pakistan to Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Says Security Chief
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Iran Urges Pakistan to Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Says Security Chief

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
China and Russia. During his visit to Islamabad, Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, emphasized the potential for a strategic partnership between Iran and Pakistan, modeled on Iran’s successful relations with China and Russia. He highlighted that such a ...
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
China, and the European Union. FIFA must send an unambiguous message, telling all that hosting the World Cup requires full adherence to FIFA’s rules, not the imposition of a host government’s political agenda. The need to defend FIFA independence against the US interventions By accep ...
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Iran’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions
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Iran’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions

Monday 1 December 2025 ،
China’s significant investments in aircraft carrier programs, which directly support its policy of expanding global trade. For Iran, facing both regional and international threats, this strategic necessity is even more critical. Operating under sanctions, these vessels enhance Iran’s lo ...
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Sahand-2025 Exercises Highlight Iran’s Participation in Joint Anti-Terror Efforts
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Sahand-2025 Exercises Highlight Iran’s Participation in Joint Anti-Terror Efforts

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, with Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Iraq attending as guests. Senior military and security officials, including 20 security officers, 60 staff commanders, and 40 operational unit commanders, are present from SCO member state ...

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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.