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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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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions
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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions

Monday 10 March 2025
Iranian maximum pressure campaign is pursued. According to the US State Department, since Saturday, the US ended Iraq's waivers to buy Iranian electricity.  Iran-Iraq trade in 2024 Iran and Iraq are considered each other's main business partners, with Iraq being Iran's second larg ...
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Iran-China-Russia: The Emerging Pole of Naval Power
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Iran-China-Russia: The Emerging Pole of Naval Power

Sunday 16 March 2025 ،
Iranian role as a key player in the naval security.  Given the tense developments in West Asia, this move could strengthen Iran’s diplomatic position globally. Also, by using Chabahar as a naval base, Iran is establishing its strategic role in regional trade and security. On the other h ...
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Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate
Analysis

Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate

Thursday 10 April 2025 ،
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaee said that the meeting of top Iranian diplomat with Algerian officials is meant for interests of the two nations.  Algeria is the tenth largest country in the world in terms of area. It is located in North Africa and has a Mediterranean coast an ...
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What’s behind Netanyahu’s Diplomatic Failure in the US
Analysis

What’s behind Netanyahu’s Diplomatic Failure in the US

Saturday 12 April 2025 ،
Iranian nuclear issue. A source in the Israeli delegation told the newspaper: The shock was clearly visible on the faces, adding: The latest information given to Netanyahu yesterday indicated that Israel would be included in the content of the negotiations, which is a very positive aspect. Itamar ...
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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership
Analysis

Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad makes an important step for a jump in the oil and gas cooperation of the two neighbors.  During his recent visit to Baghdad, Paknejad met with senior Iraqi officials, including Iraqi counterpart Hayan Abdul Ghani and Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani. ...
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Araghchi Confirms Rome Will Host Next Iran-US Talks After E3 Meeting
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Araghchi Confirms Rome Will Host Next Iran-US Talks After E3 Meeting

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the fourth round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington concerning Iran’s nuclear program will take place in Rome this Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the next round of indirect talks between Tehr ...
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BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role
Analysis

BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role

Saturday 3 May 2025 ،
Iranian role in East Asia, BRICS can make a key platform to manage international crises. China, Russia, and Iran have held several joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean, Sea of Oman, and the Persian Gulf in demonstration of unity to secure navigation and shipping lines and counter trans-regional in ...
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Turkey Wants Allied Syria, Israel Wants Fragmented One: Expert
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Turkey Wants Allied Syria, Israel Wants Fragmented One: Expert

Thursday 8 May 2025 ،
Iranian expert held that the solution for the current standoff in Syria is internal. There should be a settlement from within Syria since Damascus cannot protect its security relying on verbal assurances of Erdogan of the Arab League. Syria must strengthen its defense and equipment capabilities. If ...
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Trump Escaping Netanyahu’s  Regional Game to Avoid Troubles
Analysis

Trump Escaping Netanyahu’s Regional Game to Avoid Troubles

Saturday 10 May 2025 ،
Iranian-backed Axis of Resistance  The new US administration has taken an approach based on resolving the issues of West Asia region on a separate base and pursuing tangible goals, while the Israeli regime insists that all these cases are interconnected and emphasizes the need for US military ...
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Iran: Talks Unnecessary if the US Demands Zero Enrichment
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Iran: Talks Unnecessary if the US Demands Zero Enrichment

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, reported on a briefing from Iran's deputy foreign minister regarding the fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Qatar. The talks focused on principles and generalities, with Iran reaffirming its red lines, pa ...

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