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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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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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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
Islamic Republic has always tried to cultivate strong ties with Islamabad and Kabul. This web of mutual interests has established Iran as a credible and trustworthy actor in the eyes of both capitals. This perceived legitimacy ensures its mediation efforts are met with genuine receptiveness, signifi ...
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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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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
Islamic world. While Turkey has long sought to project influence through its NATO membership and widespread military footprint, Riyadh has now played a trump card: US's explicit political endorsement. 3. Influence of F-35 deal on competition within (P) GCC Saudi Arabia is not just rivaling Tur ...
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Rebuilding or Geopolitical Engineering? A Look into Gaza Division in Red and Green Zones
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Rebuilding or Geopolitical Engineering? A Look into Gaza Division in Red and Green Zones

Monday 24 November 2025 ،
Islamic mechanism, with a Palestinian leadership at its core, to oversee all developments in Gaza on a full-time basis, including borders, reconstruction, land ownership, and development projects, and to prevent the emergence of a new geographical order that marginalizes the Palestinian people.  ...
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Haytham Tabatabaei: Hezbollah’s Elite Commander from Birth to Martyrdom
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Haytham Tabatabaei: Hezbollah’s Elite Commander from Birth to Martyrdom

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
Islamic Resistance, Hezbollah, at its inception and progressed through its extensive military and leadership training programs. His combat record dates back to the years before Lebanon's 2000 liberation, participating in numerous operations against Israeli military positions and their assets. H ...
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Does Larijani’s Pakistan Visit Mean Tehran-Islamabad-Riyadh Alliance on the Way?
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Does Larijani’s Pakistan Visit Mean Tehran-Islamabad-Riyadh Alliance on the Way?

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
Islamic Republic.  So, in a common security climate in the region, both the Iranian and Pakistani sides need convergence as they know they have the Israeli regime as their common enemy and the best option to counter this enemy is a coalition against the enemies of Tehran and Islamabad as the t ...
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Syria’s Beit Jinn Revolt a Clear Message to Tel Aviv, Al-Jolani Govt.
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Syria’s Beit Jinn Revolt a Clear Message to Tel Aviv, Al-Jolani Govt.

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
Islamic Congregation.” Despite the Israeli army’s claims of having responded with resolve and arresting several Syrian militants, circulated footage tells a different story. The videos appear to show Israeli troops retreating under fire from Syrian fighters, abandoning their military ve ...
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Iran Continues Nuclear Development Amid International Pressure, Says Eslami
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Iran Continues Nuclear Development Amid International Pressure, Says Eslami

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
Islamic Revolution ended such external interference and enabled Iran to pursue technological and scientific self-reliance. The Vice President also underscored the expansion of nuclear technology in health, environmental protection, and food security. He highlighted the development of “cold pl ...
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj has pointed out, its most alarming implication is that such a political approach could spread to the players themselves. This would disrupt Iran’s participation in future international events—a red line for any global sport ...

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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.