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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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Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest
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Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest

Friday 28 March 2025
Istanbul and one of the main rivals of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led to massive protests in the country. These developments have not only deeply impacted Turkish politics, but also have carried consequences to the areas seen as sphere of Turkish influence like Syria, now ruled by Ha ...
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Millions of Muslims Voice Support to Palestine on Quds Day
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Millions of Muslims Voice Support to Palestine on Quds Day

Sunday 30 March 2025 ،
Istanbul on Quds Day. People also in Igdir took to the streets to mark the day. The mechers raised flags of Palestine and Hezbollah and the banners of martyrs of the Axis of Resistance including Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah of Hezbollah and Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas. They chanted: The Zionist killers will ...
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Why Isn’t There Hope in Istanbul Talks on Ukraine?
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Why Isn’t There Hope in Istanbul Talks on Ukraine?

Monday 2 June 2025 ،
Istanbul talks between Russia and Ukraine and with the presence of international mediators is to start today to discuss a ceasefire and prisoner swap deal, the shadow of intensification of fighting and the division between Western backers of Kiev has pushed the result of this round of negotiation in ...
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Iran Leader’s Advisor Moscow Visit Sends Security Messages to West amid Regional Escalation
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Iran Leader’s Advisor Moscow Visit Sends Security Messages to West amid Regional Escalation

Tuesday 22 July 2025 ،
Istanbul, Turkey, next week. It is worth noting that the three European countries which are which signatories of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have threatened in recent days to activate the “snapback” mechanism, which means restoring UN Security Council sanctions against Iran. Considering ...
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E3 Has No Legal Grounds to Trigger Snapback, Says Iran’s Deputy FM
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E3 Has No Legal Grounds to Trigger Snapback, Says Iran’s Deputy FM

Tuesday 22 July 2025 ،
Istanbul on July 25. He said Iran is working to find mutual solutions and has briefed numerous delegations, including the “Friends of the UN Charter” group, about the situation. He also accused the European trio of betraying diplomacy and making “desperate efforts” to revive ...
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Second Round of Iran-Europe Talks Held in Geneva
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Second Round of Iran-Europe Talks Held in Geneva

Tuesday 26 August 2025 ،
Istanbul on July 25. The discussions reflect ongoing efforts to address disputes over the nuclear deal and maintain diplomatic engagement between Iran and the European Troika.
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From Italy to Palestine: Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade
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From Italy to Palestine: Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail to Break Gaza Blockade

Wednesday 17 September 2025 ،
Istanbul gather in support of the fleet  On Monday, people from Istanbul gathered to voice their support to the international fleet headed to Gaza coast.  Three Omanis join the fleet  Reports say that Dr. Saeed al-Maskari, Dr. Amamah al-Lawati, and Jamal al-Raisi are three Omani na ...
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Iran Willing to Help Address Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Disputes, Says Araghchi
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Iran Willing to Help Address Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Disputes, Says Araghchi

Sunday 9 November 2025 ،
Istanbul have failed to deliver a lasting solution. Both officials highlighted the importance of strong Iran-Pakistan relations and vowed to strengthen cooperation. Dar updated Araghchi on the stalled peace talks, emphasizing the need to safeguard regional stability.
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Shadow of War Remains as Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail
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Shadow of War Remains as Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail

Sunday 9 November 2025 ،
Istanbul amid escalating tensions between the two neighbors ended without any results. The two countries' officials said that they failed to strike a deal, blaming each other for failure of the talks. Tensions rose in recent weeks after deadly border clashes that led to death of tens of troops ...
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
Istanbul. Although the negotiations ended with no tangible results and both sides declared them a failure, Ankara still sees value in both sides accepting its role as a facilitor of peace. Roots and foundations of convergence: From bilateral ties to regional networking While long rooted in histori ...

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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.