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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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Massive Crowds Welcome Ayatollah Khamenei’s Body in Karbala
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Massive Crowds Welcome Ayatollah Khamenei’s Body in Karbala

Wednesday 8 July 2026
Karbala on Wednesday after funeral ceremonies in Najaf, where Iraqi officials, tribal leaders, and vast crowds gathered to receive the procession. Millions of mourners were reported to have lined the Najaf–Karbala route as the body was transferred between the two holy cities. Funeral rites in ...
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Martyred Leader’s Funeral Historic, Iraq Farewell Displaced Influence of Resistance in the Region: Expert
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Martyred Leader’s Funeral Historic, Iraq Farewell Displaced Influence of Resistance in the Region: Expert

Friday 10 July 2026 ،
Karbala?  Zarean: The funeral of the martyred Leader in Iraq sends a powerful message: his leadership was never confined to Iran's borders and he was the Leader of the entire Islamic ummah. Had circumstances allowed for similar ceremonies in Yemen, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, o ...
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A Sea of Mourners Fills Mashhad to Honor Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
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A Sea of Mourners Fills Mashhad to Honor Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Friday 10 July 2026 ،
Karbala. Among those in attendance at the final stop of the procession was General Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force. The massive turnout saw mourners pack the streets leading to the shrine of Imam Ali al-Rida (AS) and Ayatollah Khamenei's birthplace, with many traveling from ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Revenge Is Inevitable as People Demand Justice
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Revenge Is Inevitable as People Demand Justice

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
Karbala, and Mashhad. He pledged to preserve his father's legacy and continue his path, while asserting that Iran possesses the identities of those it holds responsible for the assassination. He warned that the perpetrators would not escape accountability and would never achieve a peaceful end. ...
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Iraq at a Critical Juncture in Relations with the US
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Iraq at a Critical Juncture in Relations with the US

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
Karbala offered a striking display of popular support for the resistance discourse. Critics, for their part, argue that deepening US influence over Iraq's economic sectors is handing Washington ever-greater leverage to meddle in the country's internal affairs. They warn that Iraq's poli ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
Karbala were, in many observers’ eyes, far more than a religious ritual. They were a stark display of the social and political weight of the resistance movement in Iraq, and of the depth of popular solidarity and support among a significant segment of the country’s political forces. Thos ...
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US Strike in Iraq Leaves Four IRGC Quds Force Members Martyred
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US Strike in Iraq Leaves Four IRGC Quds Force Members Martyred

Wednesday 29 July 2026 ،
Karbala, according to Iranian officials. They had been deployed to help ensure the safety and security of Arbaeen pilgrims traveling and gathering in Iraq.
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Arbaeen Under the Shadow of US Hostilities: What’s Going on in Iraq?
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Arbaeen Under the Shadow of US Hostilities: What’s Going on in Iraq?

Saturday 1 August 2026 ،
Karbala and Najaf while the US imposed war on Iran has immersed the region in growing insecurity. Reports suggest that though the war and instability have influenced the world's largest religious congregation this year, it has not forced its cancelation.  Meanwhile, Iranian and Iraqi gover ...
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
Karbala witnessed a powerful display of mourning and devotion on Tuesday as millions of black-clad pilgrims gathered ALWAGHT- Karbala witnessed a powerful display of mourning and devotion on Tuesday as millions of black-clad pilgrims gathered under the intense August heat for the culmination of this ...
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An Arbaeen of Vengeance
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An Arbaeen of Vengeance

Friday 7 August 2026 ،
Karbala, all while West Asia remains mired in security threats, political tensions, and fresh jitters over recent military escalations. Yet the sheer sea of devotees along the roads to the holy city, paired with Iraq’s smooth rollout of security and service plans, once again cemented Arbaeen ...

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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.