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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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For The First Time in Over a Decade, US Nuclear Weapons Have Been Deployed to England
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For The First Time in Over a Decade, US Nuclear Weapons Have Been Deployed to England

Monday 21 July 2025
Defense has not publicly confirmed the transfer, and the UK Ministry of Defence typically does not comment on nuclear weapon deployments. The B61-12 is a modernized, low-yield tactical nuclear bomb with variable explosive power and precision guidance, compatible with platforms like the F-35A Lightni ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
Defense and Interior. The head of the forces has the rank of minister. This will be seen as a step forward against growing calls to integrate the PMF into the ministries of defense and interior, which seek to disband these forces through a merger plan. Establishing a “Popular Mobilization Aca ...
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Iran Seeking Stronger Regional Partnerships, Says President
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Iran Seeking Stronger Regional Partnerships, Says President

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff for their dedication in advancing Iran’s foreign policy and diplomacy.
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
Defense Minister, Yisrael Katz, who has been nicknamed the Minister of Hunger by the Palestinians, called Macron’s decision “a surrender to terrorism and a reward for Hamas,” adding: “We will not allow a Palestinian entity to be formed that threatens our security and existenc ...
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Iran to Europe: No Snapback, Defense Off Limits
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Iran to Europe: No Snapback, Defense Off Limits

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
Ministry rejected moves by the UK, France, and Germany to revive UN sanctions on Tehran, arguing they have no legal basis ALWAGHT- Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, rejected moves by the UK, France, and Germany to revive UN sanctions on Tehran, arguing they have no leg ...
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Iran Report Reveals NATO’s Intelligence Role in 12-day War
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Iran Report Reveals NATO’s Intelligence Role in 12-day War

Tuesday 5 August 2025 ،
Ministry in an unprecedented statement called the war as “hybrid warfare”, combining military, intelligence, cognitive, media, terrorist, and cyber aspects. This war waged against Iran in the shadow of the close cooperation with Israel of the Western intelligence agencies and their regio ...
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
Defense and Security Studies in the Britain, concluded in a note that Israel had to end the war with Iran very quickly, otherwise its economy could face a major crisis. Another estimate, by British Royal Institute for Defense and Security Studies, suggests that Israel in the first two days of war s ...
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Tehran: Lebanon Needs Military Power for Self-Defense
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Tehran: Lebanon Needs Military Power for Self-Defense

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
Ministry spokesman has stated that, despite Western calls for Hezbollah to disarm, maintaining military strength is vital to safeguarding Lebanon’s inherent right to self-defense. Iran reiterated its firm support for Lebanon’s independence, territorial integrity, and right to defend its ...
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s right to self-defense and noted that experience has shown the need for full preparedness against the Zionist entity. Baghaei also condemned Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza, labeling it ...
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Iran And South Africa Prioritize Strengthening Military Ties
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Iran And South Africa Prioritize Strengthening Military Ties

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Defense, as possessing advanced capabilities that could support joint efforts to promote national interests and regional security. He condemned recent US-Israeli actions against Iran as breaches of international law and warned of a strong Iranian response to any renewed aggression. General Maphwany ...

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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.