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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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Resistance Camp’s Showdown War against Israel: Hezbollah at the Forefront
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Resistance Camp’s Showdown War against Israel: Hezbollah at the Forefront

Monday 9 March 2026
Islamic Resistance fighters had targeted the Haifa refinery with drone attacks and subsequently announced that they had targeted the Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv with missiles.” These attacks continued with intensity on Sunday, with Hezbollah stating that in response to the crimi ...
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This Year’s Quds Day Rallies an Extension of Anti-war Demonstrations
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This Year’s Quds Day Rallies an Extension of Anti-war Demonstrations

Saturday 14 March 2026 ،
Islamic Human Rights Commission, which coordinates the Quds Day events in London, criticized the police and government decision, stating: “The Islamic Human Rights Commission strongly condemns the Metropolitan Police’s ban on the Quds Day march.” He added that this year, the globa ...
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Iraqi Resistance Groups’ Surprises in War: Aspects and Implications
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Iraqi Resistance Groups’ Surprises in War: Aspects and Implications

Tuesday 17 March 2026 ،
Islamic resistance is evidence of precision in target selection.” “After the targeting of two refueling aircraft in western Iraq, one of which was shot down and the other managed to escape and reportedly land in Israel safely, the skies of Iraq have become unsafe for both the US and the ...
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Iraqi Resistance Groups’ Growing Role in Regional Conflict: Why and How?
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Iraqi Resistance Groups’ Growing Role in Regional Conflict: Why and How?

Tuesday 7 April 2026 ،
Islamic resistance in Iraq against the US and the Israeli regime has surged to 713 since the onset of the conflict. These attacks are predicted to continue for the coming days and weeks, potentially escalating further as Iraqi resistance groups take a more active role in advancing a strategy of att ...
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
Islamic Republic’s active role in striking US allies in the region signals its potential as a reliable trade partner. It has proven itself capable of defending the interests of its economic partners, even under the most dire circumstances, such as wartime. So, the recent war must be regarded ...
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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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Resistance Stands Invincible as Zionist Enemy Hits a Dead End
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Resistance Stands Invincible as Zionist Enemy Hits a Dead End

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
Islamic Resistance, and its popular base since the start of the Uli Al-Ba’a Battle on September 23, 2024, but has failed despite using all available means. Qassem stated that the Resistance will not lay down its weapons, as they are necessary for defense and confronting aggression. He also cre ...
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Iran’s Global Position Redefined: How’s War Boosted Tehran’s Soft Power?
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Iran’s Global Position Redefined: How’s War Boosted Tehran’s Soft Power?

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
Islamic Republic, despite so-called crippling sanctions, relied on its own capabilities and pursued an indigenous model of human, economic, and military development. It not only withstood and countered the US attack but even forced Washington into a ceasefire and an admission that it failed to achie ...
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Retaliatory Strikes by Iran, Allies Leave Majority of US West Asia Bases Damaged
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Retaliatory Strikes by Iran, Allies Leave Majority of US West Asia Bases Damaged

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
Islamic Republic. In at least 100 waves of retaliatory strikes, Iran's Armed Forces delivered decisive blows to strategic American assets across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, while also striking Israeli assets throughout the occupied territories. Regional resistance ...
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Iraqi Parties Locked in Intense Negotiations for Bigger Cabinet Share as New PM Starts Talks
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Iraqi Parties Locked in Intense Negotiations for Bigger Cabinet Share as New PM Starts Talks

Sunday 10 May 2026 ،
Islamic Union, New Generation Movement, and the Islamic Movement.  The formation of such a bloc has put the KDP in a tight spot. Despite holding 26 parliamentary seats, the KDP now finds itself as the only major Kurdish force left out of the new Kurdish consensus. That shift could carry seriou ...

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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.