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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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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott

Monday 1 September 2025
Iran. At the end, one should know that amid repeated announcements by the Turkish officials and their emphasis on boycotting trade with Israel, this level of business ties with Israel comes as, polls show, 96 percent of Turks find Israel their enemy. 
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From Italy to Palestine: Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade
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From Italy to Palestine: Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade

Wednesday 17 September 2025 ،
Iranian missiles, but by a civilian-led maritime convoy.  Prior to the gathering in Tunisia, the main contingent of the Sumud Flotilla had departed from the port of Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. An additional group of vessels joined the effort on Monday morning, setting out from the Port of Gen ...
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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst
Interview

European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst

Wednesday 24 September 2025 ،
Iranian political analyst argues that Europe of not even honest about the two-state solution and backs this solution essentially to eliminate Hamas resistance movement and replace it with the Palestinian Authority led by Mahmoud Abbas who is the puppet of the United States and Israeli regime. All th ...
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
Iranian missiles, but by a civilian-led maritime convoy.  Prior to the gathering in Tunisia, the main contingent of the Sumud Flotilla had departed from the port of Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. An additional group of vessels joined the effort on Monday morning, setting out from the Port of Gen ...
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
Iran and Israel is not only a military development but also a turning point in the history of conflicts in West Asia. Over the past four decades, the Israeli-Iranian confrontation has largely been indirect and in recent years it has been a combination of cyber operations and confrontations with Isra ...
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Gaza War and Post-war Costs for American Taxpayers
Analysis

Gaza War and Post-war Costs for American Taxpayers

Saturday 11 October 2025 ،
Iran, and other parts of the region in support of Israel during the Gaza war. In total, the overall sum that the US has directly and indirectly spent in support of Israel during the Gaza conflict is estimated to be between $31.35 and $33.77 billion. William Hartung, a co-author of the report and a ...
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Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?
Analysis

Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?

Wednesday 29 October 2025 ،
Iranian reaction to any attack on Lebanon. In previous conflicts between Hezbollah and Israel, Tehran refrained from direct engagement. However, the equation has fundamentally shifted. The two enemies were already locked in a direct, 12-day confrontation during the Lebanon ceasefire, significantly r ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Iran. In the Sunni political sphere, the main alliances include the Taqaddum coalition led by Mohammed al-Halbousi, the Al-Siyada coalition led by Khamis al-Khanjar, the Azm coalition led by Muthanna al-Samarrai, the Tafawoq coalition led by Ibrahim al-Jubouri, and the Al-Qiyada coalition led by Ma ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
Iran, as part of its policy of maximum pressure, continues. In these circumstances, a high electoral turnout endows the resulting government and parliament with stronger popular backing and greater political legitimacy. This legitimacy effectively becomes a shield against foreign interference since ...
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?
Analysis

How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
Iran, Qatar, and Yemem is driven by a key aim: Trying to rebuild Tel Aviv’s deterrence that collapsed after Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Storm of October 7, as the Israeli officials admit. That is why an attack on the stronger enemy, namely Hezbollah, would provide a room to rebuild the pic ...

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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.