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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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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

Sunday 24 May 2026
990s, Iran played a key role in ending Tajikistan’s civil war and restoring stability, using mediation and diplomatic outreach to help solidify conditions there. Meanwhile, through active diplomacy over the Caspian Sea’s legal status, Tehran helped shape a framework for engagement with t ...
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla
Analysis

World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla

Monday 25 May 2026 ،
9, Israeli occupation army raided the fleet that was trying to symbolically break years-long sea blockade on the war-ravaged Gaza, stopping the boats and assaulting their crews of civilians. According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli army intercepted the vessels in international waters, roughly 250 nauti ...
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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf
Report

Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf

Thursday 11 June 2026 ،
9;s tough response Given Iranian armed forces9; warnings about response to any aggression, immediately after the American attacks, Iran struck a number of American positions in the region. Reports said Iran hit the Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain. Media outlets reported explosions were heard in Sak ...
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Baghdad Seeking Ways Out of the Strategic Energy Bind
Analysis

Baghdad Seeking Ways Out of the Strategic Energy Bind

Sunday 14 June 2026 ،
90 percent on the oil revenues suddenly found itself in a strategic dead end for energy exports. Before the crisis, Iraq was exporting roughly 3.4 million barrels of oil per day, most of it passing through the Port of Basra and the Strait of Hormuz. But once that international waterway was shut dow ...
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Iranian Unity in World Cup Match Neutralized Planned Controversy
Analysis

Iranian Unity in World Cup Match Neutralized Planned Controversy

Wednesday 17 June 2026 ،
9;s men, pundits reckon the overall technical display was encouraging, proof that Iran has what it takes to hold their own as the tournament rolls on. Ghalenoei himself said he was pleased with how his side played and singled out their fighting spirit for praise. After the final whistle, several pl ...
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Anti-Iranian Algorithm War: Israeli and American Assassinations Using AI
Report

Anti-Iranian Algorithm War: Israeli and American Assassinations Using AI

Sunday 21 June 2026 ،
96 hours” during Operation Epic Fury. A report from the Bloomberg Intelligence and Security think tank (BISI) describes the joint US-Israeli operation against Iran as the first large-scale deployment of generative AI targeting systems against a sovereign state, effectively turning it into a l ...
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Islamic Revolution Path Continues Under New Leader: Russian Academic
Interview

Islamic Revolution Path Continues Under New Leader: Russian Academic

Monday 6 July 2026 ،
9;s martyrdom? Husseinov: It was earlier in the morning when my friends informed me of his martyrdom. I cannot describe my feeling, and for several days it was unbelievable to me when I talked to my relatives and friends. I told them this is impossible. We wanted to maje ourselves believe that this ...
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Iraq at a Critical Juncture in Relations with the US
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Iraq at a Critical Juncture in Relations with the US

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
9;s support for the new cabinet. During this short time of taking the office, Al-Zaydi was praised several times by Trump9;s administration. Phone conversations were held with him by Trump and the War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Also, positive the US Envoy to the region Thomas Barrack gave him posit ...
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As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf
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As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
9; imports Though the (P) GCC states are major energy exporters, they import the lion9;s share of their consumer goods. Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE bring in 80 to 90 percent of their food, much of it via the Strait of Hormuz. The UN9;s FAO warns that a prolonged closure or disruption ...
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Bab-el-Mandeb Under Siege: Saudi Yemen Blockade Turns against Riyadh
Analysis

Bab-el-Mandeb Under Siege: Saudi Yemen Blockade Turns against Riyadh

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
9;a International Airport, an attack that, according to a Saudi-affiliated military spokesman, was aimed at preventing an Iranian plane from landing. The arrival of that Iranian flight became a symbolic moment, signaling the erosion of Saudi Arabia9;s military and political dominance over Yemen ...

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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.