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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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What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?
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What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?

Tuesday 13 January 2026
Islamic Republic. All these plans were a sequel to the 12-day war and this was clear to and expected by Iranian officials, political observers, and the Iranian nation. But after neutralizing a large part of the nuclei of leaders of the riots inside Iran who are under support of CIA and Mossad, and ...
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Islamic Republic. The United States has attempted to leverage various tools, including calling for extraordinary UN Security Council sessions, to isolate Iran politically. Their aim is to translate destabilizing actions carried out by proxy forces within Iran into a diplomatic victory and a global c ...
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Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground
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Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, are seeking to monopolize the power within Pashtun hands by isolating other sectarian and political groups just contrary to their claims of work for an inclusive government. In other words, their policies and performance are transforming Afghanistan’s political ...
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Islamic teachings, the text instead reflects an exclusionary and narrow vision of power and governance. Hanafi Sunnism, the official faith of Afghanistan  The new charter initially refers to the faith of Afghanistan, and the eighth term of the second article calls the followers of the Hanafi ...
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as terrorist organization using unfounded claims. Though in various periods it backed down from this decision fearing legal, political, and security implications, finally it took this challenging path by closing its eyes on the consequences and realities. In ...
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Islamic Revolution Based on Faith, Trust in People Per Judiciary Chief
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Islamic Revolution Based on Faith, Trust in People Per Judiciary Chief

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Islamic Revolution is anchored in faith in God and trust in the people ALWAGHT- Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, the Judiciary Chief, underlines that the Islamic Revolution is anchored in faith in God and trust in the people, emphasizing the importance of addressing public issues. Speaking during the Te ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
Analysis

Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Islamic Republic and the US military’s posture in West Asia, is optimistic about its ability to persuade the Americans once again. However, an examination of statements from White House officials indicates that Washington still views diplomatic resolution as its preferred option and, due to t ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
Analysis

Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Islamic statement condemning Israel’s move, even though it issued a separate statement affirming support for Somalia’s territorial integrity, did little to dispel doubts about Abu Dhabi’s strategic alignment with Tel Aviv. Somalian case tied to Yemen and Sudan: Broader competition ...
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Hezbollah Leader Says Iran Has Consistently Backed Palestine and Oppressed People Worldwide
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Hezbollah Leader Says Iran Has Consistently Backed Palestine and Oppressed People Worldwide

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Islamic Republic of Iran has been a steadfast supporter of Palestine and defenders of the oppressed worldwide ALWAGHT- Hezbollah Secretary‑General Sheikh Naim Qassem emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has been a steadfast supporter of Palestine and defenders of the oppressed worldwide. He ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Islamic Republic's geopolitical advantages in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. However, beyond these stated goals, what truly matters is the redefinition of the concept of control at a vital global energy choke point, control defined not as reckless blockage, but as the intelligent manageme ...

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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.