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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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Palestinian Leaders Slam Knesset Execution Bill as Authorization for Killings
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Palestinian Leaders Slam Knesset Execution Bill as Authorization for Killings

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Islamic Jihad described it as a dangerous escalation within Israel’s ongoing campaign of genocide, and the PFLP labeled it a war crime targeting detainees, including minors and civilians. The approval comes amid worsening conditions in Israeli detention facilities and the ongoing conflict in ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Islamic Emirates model within Pakistan's borders. TTP militants have used Afghan soil as a launchpad for attacks against Pakistani security forces. While the Taliban government in Kabul has repeatedly denied any connection to the TTP, it has, in practice, refused to take decisive action against ...
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives

Thursday 20 November 2025 ،
Islamic Jihad and Hamas have condemned the move, declaring it an attempt to impose a mandate over Gaza and a violation of the Palestinian people's rights. They stated that no faction or segment of Palestinian society would accept such a plan. The groups emphasized that any international effort ...
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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire
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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Islamic Jihad officials, say that if the international forces are to play a role, it should be limited to the borders and oversight, not to change into a vast monitoring mechanism inside Gaza. In contrast, the operational plans described by American officials involve an initial deployment of the st ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Islamic Law in Baghdad, founded by Ayatollah Murtadha al-Askari, one of the key figures behind the Dawa Party. This university boasted prominent professors, including Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Arabic language from Salahaddin Universit ...
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Washington an Agent for Greater Israel Project
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Washington an Agent for Greater Israel Project

Monday 23 February 2026 ،
Islamic and Arab nations issued a joint statement denouncing the comments.  We condemn the statements of the American ambassador, which accept Tel Aviv's dominion over lands belonging to Arab countries, including the West Bank, the statement read, adding: These dangerous remarks are a blat ...
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US Faces Criticism for Providing Consular Services in Israeli Settlement
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US Faces Criticism for Providing Consular Services in Israeli Settlement

Wednesday 25 February 2026 ،
Islamic Jihad (PIJ) strongly condemned the US decision to offer consular services in the Efrat settlement in the West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and a de facto recognition of Israeli settlements. Hamas described the move as a dangerous precedent that aligns the US with Israel& ...
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Iranian Negotiators Uphold National Interests with Bravery and Wisdom, Says Vice President
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Iranian Negotiators Uphold National Interests with Bravery and Wisdom, Says Vice President

Monday 20 April 2026 ،
Islamic Republic would maintain its achievements in the Strait of Hormuz. He added that illegal sanctions would be ineffective and unnecessary to wait for their removal by enemies. Aref appreciated the efforts of government officials, members of the market regulation headquarters, experts, and guil ...
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Yemen Does Not Maintain a Neutral Stance Towards US And Israeli Aggression Against Iran
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Yemen Does Not Maintain a Neutral Stance Towards US And Israeli Aggression Against Iran

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Islamic principles. Al-Houthi emphasized that this haste and cowardice on the part of regimes, governments, and leaders serves American-Israeli aggression against the nation. He further noted that some Persian Gulf countries punish individuals for expressing sympathy for the Palestinian people or H ...
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Unity Between Iran’s Army and IRGC Is Vital for Preserving National Security, Says Major General Hatami
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Unity Between Iran’s Army and IRGC Is Vital for Preserving National Security, Says Major General Hatami

Wednesday 22 April 2026 ،
Islamic Republic of Iran on a global scale. In his message, Major General Amir Hatami praises the IRGC for its role in protecting the achievements of the Islamic Revolution and maintaining a presence in high-risk defensive and security arenas. He highlights the IRGC's contributions during the ...

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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.