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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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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
Iranian factions, which is a sensitive issue for relations between Baghdad and Washington. In response to this criticism, the SCF condemns “American interference” in the process of approving the new law, which is considered interference in Iraq’s internal affairs, and describes th ...
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Iran’s Missile and Drone Capabilities Remain Intact and Combat-Ready
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Iran’s Missile and Drone Capabilities Remain Intact and Combat-Ready

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami highlighted the country’s steadfast missile and drone strengths as key to its preparedness for potential military conflict. Major General Amir Hatami, addressing senior Army Ground Force commanders, declared Iran victorious in the recent 12-day ...
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Why Are Israeli Elites and Rights Organizations Now Growing Critical of War Crimes in Gaza?
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Why Are Israeli Elites and Rights Organizations Now Growing Critical of War Crimes in Gaza?

Monday 4 August 2025 ،
Iranian missiles and drones. This war marked a turning point in the psychological, military and political equations of the Israelis, because for the first time the residents of the occupied territories experienced the real taste of war not on television but on the streets of Tel Aviv and other occu ...
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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 ،
Iranian government and military officials. This action was a clear attempt to overthrow the Iranian political system, although the stability of the Iranian political system and the extensive missile responses to strategic targets in the heart of the Israeli regime showed that Tel Aviv’s calcul ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted Iran's support to Hezbollah in its decisions and any decision on its weapons is exclusive to the resistance movement. He said that Iran backs Hezbollah distantly and without interference in the Lebanese internal affairs.  Meanwhile, the stat ...
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
Iranian border and in the possession of the US, could lead to the establishment of US strategic spying and eavesdropping facilities near Iran’s northern border. The construction of this trade corridor could also significantly disrupt Iranian trade. Bilateral trade between Iran and Armenia has ...
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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 ،
Iranian interests. Baghaei confirmed that talks have begun in Tehran with Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in light of Israeli and US aggression against Iran’s nuclear facilities. He criticized the IAEA’s failure to condemn such attacks, calling it u ...
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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 ،
Iranian response to any renewed aggression. General Maphwanya acknowledged Iran’s historic support for South Africa during the anti-apartheid movement, underscoring the deep ties between the two countries. He welcomed collaboration and praised South Africa’s move to pursue a genocide ca ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
Iranian diplomat made it clear that Iran remains a key actor regionally and war has not destroyed an alliance it leads. Alwaght- Shortly after being appointed secretary-general of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani has launched a series of diplomatic moves. Following his re ...
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Top Iranian General: Tehran Prepared to Cooperate with Pakistan to Combat Terrorism
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Top Iranian General: Tehran Prepared to Cooperate with Pakistan to Combat Terrorism

Tuesday 26 August 2025 ،
Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff has declared Iran’s readiness to combat terrorism and safeguard the borders shared with Pakistan ALWAGHT- The Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff has declared Iran’s readiness to combat terrorism and safeguard the borders shared with Pakistan. Major General ...

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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.