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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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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade
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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade

Tuesday 19 May 2026
European markets - Coordinating with neighboring countries to move commercial and consumer shipments The Caspian Sea route The New York Times reports that while facing the US naval blockade, Iran has continued trading through the Caspian Sea with Russia and Central Asia. Russian and regional good ...
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict

Thursday 28 May 2026 ،
European capitals and even Washington itself are now within direct reach of an unstoppable weapon. Oreshnik missile's capabilities  Technically, Oreshnik missiles have smashed the boundaries of the traditional air defenses. With speed of Mach 10, or 12,000 kilometers per hour, this missil ...
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World Militaries Copying Iran Model for Drone Power
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World Militaries Copying Iran Model for Drone Power

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
European nations are all injecting cash into unmanned systems programs.  Alongside this this path, investment in counter-drone capabilities is moving just as fast. From electronic warfare systems and high-energy lasers to jammers and low-cost interceptors, they are sending a clear message that ...
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Oman Facing Tough Dilemma after Iran Duqm Port Message
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Oman Facing Tough Dilemma after Iran Duqm Port Message

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
European-backed scheme. The Guardian recently reported that the Europeans, who stand to lose the most from a closed strait, have signed onto a voluntary, non-mandatory payment system for transiting the waterway. But this too is at odds with Iran's view of its sovereignty and legal authority over ...
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From Red Sea to Black Sea: Geopolitical Impacts of Ukraine’s Attack on Iran’s Ship in Caspian Sea
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From Red Sea to Black Sea: Geopolitical Impacts of Ukraine’s Attack on Iran’s Ship in Caspian Sea

Monday 27 July 2026 ،
European battlefield, one closely calibrated to align with Washington's broader strategy toward Tehran. In recent months, Washington has apparently concluded that neither economic sanctions, nor maximum pressure, nor even a naval blockade in the Persian Gulf has succeeded in fully crippling Ira ...
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Shadow of Missiles Back on Saudi Oil Empire
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Shadow of Missiles Back on Saudi Oil Empire

Wednesday 29 July 2026 ،
European environmental standards. Its location, at the far eastern edge of the kingdom, means that hitting it would require long-range missiles and drones. But theoretically, it is not out of reach of Yemen's stated capabilities. Refining hub on the Red Sea coast  On Saudi Arabia's we ...
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements

Tuesday 4 August 2026 ،
European markets. Valued at an estimated $17 billion, the project aims to transform Iraq into a transit hub between the Persian Gulf and Europe. Economically, the plan is geared toward expanding bilateral trade. Iraq is banking on transit revenues, job creation, and foreign investment to wean its e ...
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
European nations. Large gatherings reflected the global reach of the annual religious event and its political and social messages. This year’s Arbaeen was marked by themes of resistance, solidarity, and remembrance of those killed in recent conflicts. Organizers and participants presented the ...
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
European fighter jets, interceptor missiles, and more), Turkey simply does not offer the kind of military capability that would fundamentally alter the battlefield equation for Riyadh. Even Ankara, with its own defense industry, cannot match that level of Western firepower. Second, the cost of such ...
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Iran Vows to Target US Bases in Europe if Nations Join Hostilities
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Iran Vows to Target US Bases in Europe if Nations Join Hostilities

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
European countries could be targeted ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei warns that US bases in European countries could be targeted if those nations participate in aggression against Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei warned that US bases in European cou ...

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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.