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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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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership
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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership

Saturday 19 April 2025
Joint production from fields such as Sindbad has doubled economic benefits for both countries. 4- Iraq's gradual withdrawal from dependence on the West: Iraq is seeking to reduce US pressure and expand its trading partners, and Iran is a proper option for this diversification. Influence of Ira ...
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What’s Russian Role in Iran-US Nuclear Talks?
Analysis

What’s Russian Role in Iran-US Nuclear Talks?

Sunday 20 April 2025 ،
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the United States should take responsibility for the current impasse, show political honesty, and abandon the use of force and maximum pressure tactics. Iran has repeatedly made it clear that it will not negotiate with any power on the country's conve ...
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Spokesman: Lifting of Sanctions is Iran’s Main Demand in Negotiations
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Spokesman: Lifting of Sanctions is Iran’s Main Demand in Negotiations

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Baghaei noted that the US had failed to uphold its commitments under the deal. He stressed that any potential agreement must come with guarantees that the outcomes will be lasting and that all parties will honor their obligations. Regarding Iran’s i ...
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Iran and Azerbaijan: Neighbors with High Partnership Potentials
Analysis

Iran and Azerbaijan: Neighbors with High Partnership Potentials

Monday 28 April 2025 ،
Joint transportation projects: According to the Azerbaijani media, upgrading the North-South Corridor, including the construction of the Astara cargo terminal and a new automobile and pedestrian bridge over the Astarachay River, has further strengthened economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Ir ...
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BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role
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BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role

Saturday 3 May 2025 ،
Councils of member states in Brazil. The recent visit of secretary-general of the Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, to Brazil further underscores Iran’s growing role in multilateral security cooperation and its efforts to strengthen its position within the trans ...
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Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Chief of Hezbollah in Decisive Days
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Sheikh Naim Qassem: The Chief of Hezbollah in Decisive Days

Tuesday 6 May 2025 ،
Council. Initially, he was responsible for educational and scouting activities in Beirut, then became vice-chairman of the Executive Council and then president of the council. He served as deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah from the time of Secretary-General Sayyed Abbas al-Moussawi in 1991. Afte ...
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Why’s Hezbollah Lead in Municipal Elections Important?
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Why’s Hezbollah Lead in Municipal Elections Important?

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
Hezbollah and allied Amal Movement are leading in local elections as they shape the future of power dynamics at home. Alwaght- After several years of delay, local and municipal elections were held on Sunday in Mount Lebanon Governorate as first phase. These elections are first since 2016. The previo ...
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Council of Arab Trade Ministers, achieving food security, and the Arab economic reform period for the future, providing safe shelters for those affected by disasters, increasing housing security, and also initiatives to increase cooperation to combat the effects of climate change. The initiatives p ...
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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision
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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision

Saturday 31 May 2025 ،
Council, with the presence of over 100 countries. Members of the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Arab League, the African Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CST ...
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025 ،
Council of Ministers, the parliamentary elections are set to be held on November 11. According to the electoral law, these elections must be held 45 days before the end of the current parliamentary term, which ends on January 8, 2026. Al-Sadr’s positions have not met with a positive response ...

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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.