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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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Iran, China Pledge to Deepen Strategic Cooperation
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Iran, China Pledge to Deepen Strategic Cooperation

Tuesday 9 December 2025
Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with his Iranian counterpart, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in Tehran on Monday. The meeting took place alongside Miao’s visit for a trilateral summit involving Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia. During the talks, the Iranian deputy minister reaffirmed the countries’ ...
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Khatibzadeh: Iran-China Relations Stand Strong and Historical
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Khatibzadeh: Iran-China Relations Stand Strong and Historical

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
Deputy Foreign Minister stated ALWAGHT- Iran-China relations are authentic, civilizational, and long-standing, the Deputy Foreign Minister stated. Saeed Khatibzadeh, Head of Iran’s Center for Political and International Studies, opened the third Iran-China Dialogue Forum, highlighting the app ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi and was attended by his Saudi counterpart Walid al-Khariji and Chinese counterpart Miao Deyu. The Iranian and Saudi sides have underscored their commitment on implementation of all of the terms of the Beijing deal and continuous efforts to bolster neighb ...
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran’s readiness to confront any potential military aggression from the United States or Israel. He noted that psychological warfare is currently being used to create fear and unrest in Iranian society, but stressed that Iran remains fully prep ...
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Iran Criticizes EU3’s ‘Irresponsible’ Approach to Nuclear Issues
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Iran Criticizes EU3’s ‘Irresponsible’ Approach to Nuclear Issues

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Friday in a telephone call during which he criticized the approach adopted by the UK, France, and Germany regarding Iran’s nuclear file. He emphasized that Iran has never opposed negotiations or dialogue when these are based on respect for the country’s ...
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Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream
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Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Minister Haider al-Abadi and are now considered a core pillar of the country’s security apparatus. From this perspective, the stance of the resistance groups suggests that, in the absence of the resistance, Peshmerga forces, much like foreign occupying troops, could pose a serious threat to I ...
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FM Araghchi Calls General Soleimani the ‘Mastermind Behind the Regional Axis of Resistance’
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FM Araghchi Calls General Soleimani the ‘Mastermind Behind the Regional Axis of Resistance’

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh, emphasized that resistance is not just a policy but a guiding mindset against oppression. They highlighted that General Soleimani’s approach—focused on diplomacy, curbing violence, and preventing regional collapse—continues to influence Iran’s str ...
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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post
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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post

Tuesday 6 January 2026 ،
Two leading Kurdish parties are at odds over who they will pick for president. This invites broader Baghdad push for a faster Kurdish consensus. Alwaght- Weeks after announcement of parliamentary elections results in Iraq, the country has still not formed a new cabinet and the fate of two out of thr ...
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
Foreign Minister Sher Abbas Stanikzai are strongly against this ban and argue that this has damaged the Taliban’s international credibility and blocked recognition of the Taliban government. Still, the Kandaharis insist on their standing. Foreign relations The Haqqani faction within the Tal ...
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Iranian Diplomat Claims US Violations Fuel Terrorism Due to Disregard for International Law
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Iranian Diplomat Claims US Violations Fuel Terrorism Due to Disregard for International Law

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that the US' unlawful interventions and aggressions in the region, which contradict international law, have caused insecurity, instability, and the proliferation of terrorism and security threats for other countries. In a meeting with Hikmet Farhad oglu Hajiyev, ...

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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.