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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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Everyone Opposes the War—Except Those Who Created It
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Everyone Opposes the War—Except Those Who Created It

Saturday 5 September 2026
European governments, meanwhile, have largely refused to join the military campaign and are themselves confronting economic repercussions. As Western unity weakens, Russia and China have reaffirmed their support for Iran and condemned US-Israeli actions. Iran maintains that it remains capable of re ...
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Basij Chief: Iranian Resistance Has Brought US, Israel ‘to Their Knees’
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Basij Chief: Iranian Resistance Has Brought US, Israel ‘to Their Knees’

Tuesday 8 September 2026 ،
European allies had used their scientific and technological advantages to maintain global influence. Discussing the recent regional war, Taeb claimed the US provided extensive financial, logistical and military support to Israel but was ultimately forced into a ceasefire. He said the conflict had d ...
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Hormuz Mission, a Two-sided Blade for South Korea
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Hormuz Mission, a Two-sided Blade for South Korea

Wednesday 9 September 2026 ،
European allies are uninterested to join Washington’s risky adventures, Trump in the absence of friends has launched a heavy campaign of pressure against South Korea to join its sea blockade against Iran, a pressure that has proven a big challenge and headache for this not so strong East Asian ...
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Failed Witkoff-Kushner Mission: Ukraine War in Diplomatic Standoff
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Failed Witkoff-Kushner Mission: Ukraine War in Diplomatic Standoff

Wednesday 9 September 2026 ،
Europe to survive another winter at war. Talking about LNG, the Ukrainian president said that we specifically raised the issue with Jared and Steve, as well as with our European partners. Air defense, energy support, and as we know we seriously count on using the US LNG. Many Ukrainians are bracin ...
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Iran Warns IAEA Against Expecting Routine Nuclear Inspections Amid Security Threats
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Iran Warns IAEA Against Expecting Routine Nuclear Inspections Amid Security Threats

Thursday 10 September 2026 ،
European states. Iran blamed the collapse of the previous Cairo agreement on the confrontational approach of Britain, France, and Germany, while accusing the IAEA of applying double standards. It said neither the agency’s director general nor the Board had condemned attacks on Iran’s sa ...
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Mokha Capture: A Red Sea Balance Shifter
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Mokha Capture: A Red Sea Balance Shifter

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
Europe. Reuters has emphasized that Bab-el-Mandeb is vital for transporting Persian Gulf oil and fuel to the Mediterranean as well as for trade in Asian goods. Mokha's importance, therefore, exceeds the city's own economic capacity. Controlling it brings Ansarallah closer to one of the most ...
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Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation
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Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
European markets and parts of Asia. Controlling the Strait, or letting it become unsafe, could pile added pressure on energy export flows, especially at a moment when the Strait of Hormuz is already facing severe constraints. Hormuz, the top front of sea war The Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile, has mo ...
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Saudi Arabia Vs. Yemen: End of No-peace, No-war Game
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Saudi Arabia Vs. Yemen: End of No-peace, No-war Game

Monday 14 September 2026 ،
Europe economically. Under such conditions, the power equation itself shifts. An actor capable of affecting a critical chokepoint does not necessarily need the biggest army or air force to apply pressure; sometimes geography alone imposes a heavier cost on major powers. The recent developments in ...
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Unity of Front Must Become a Law in Iran, Tehran Standing by Hezbollah: Political Expert
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Unity of Front Must Become a Law in Iran, Tehran Standing by Hezbollah: Political Expert

Thursday 17 September 2026 ،
Europe concerned about continuation of Lebanon war Pointing to Europe's shifting stance, Moshtaghi said today, several things are unfolding on the political front. One is that the Europeans are deeply alarmed by the escalating crisis in Lebanon, because Europe will also be affected by the Leban ...
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IAEA Resolution Against Iran Draws Criticism Over Its Limited Impact
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IAEA Resolution Against Iran Draws Criticism Over Its Limited Impact

Thursday 17 September 2026 ،
European countries—France, the UK, and Germany—sponsored a resolution on Iran that was adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors. The measure and the referral of Iran’s nuclear file to the UN Security Council represent a continuation of pressure on Tehran. It describes the resolution ...

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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.