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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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IRGC Ground Forces Initiate Extensive Military Exercises in Western Iran
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IRGC Ground Forces Initiate Extensive Military Exercises in Western Iran

Saturday 4 January 2025
Khan Brigades. The Payambar-e-A’azam (Great Prophet) drills are part of Iran's longstanding strategy to enhance its military capabilities and showcase its readiness to address potential threats. These exercises, conducted periodically, serve multiple purposes: testing advanced weaponry, r ...
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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Result in Over 200 Deaths
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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Result in Over 200 Deaths

Sunday 5 January 2025 ،
Khan Younis. An airstrike on a tent site in Deir el-Balah killed three, while another hit the Bureij refugee camp, killing four outside a UNRWA school. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, struggling with severe burns, shortages of medical supplies, and a mounting number of fatalities. Since the onse ...
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General Bagheri Arrives in Islamabad for Bilateral Discussions
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General Bagheri Arrives in Islamabad for Bilateral Discussions

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Khan Airbase at the invitation of Pakistani Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir. Upon arrival, the Iranian delegation was received by Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri-Moghadam, Iran’s Military Attache in Pakistan, Colonel Mohammad Shahabi, Pakistan Army Deputy Commander for Log ...
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The Epid Gaza Resistance that Brought Netanyahu to His Knees
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The Epid Gaza Resistance that Brought Netanyahu to His Knees

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
Khan Yunis and the Rafah camp in the south where about 1.5 million refugees settled repeatedly came under bombing, killing and dismemberment of innocent civilians.  According to available reports, from October 7, 2023 to January 2025, the Israeli army has dropped a significant amount of explos ...
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Who is Mohammed al-Tous, the Longest-serving Palestinian Detainee Released by Israel?
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Who is Mohammed al-Tous, the Longest-serving Palestinian Detainee Released by Israel?

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
Khan Younis. Israel has committed to releasing over 700 Palestinian prisoners under the deal, including those serving life sentences, many of whom will be sent into exile. Hamas celebrated the release as a victory after over 14 months of Israeli aggression against Gaza.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets with a Taliban Delegation for Discussions
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets with a Taliban Delegation for Discussions

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting foreign minister. During the meeting, Muttaqi welcomed the Iranian delegation, expressing hope that the talks would enhance the level of bilateral relations. Iran and Afghanistan are two neighboring Muslim countries, and we always share each other's sorrow ...
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Iran FM’s Afghanistan Visit Seeks Common Views on Region and Trade
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Iran FM’s Afghanistan Visit Seeks Common Views on Region and Trade

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
Khan Muttaqi. At the beginning of the meeting, Muttaqi welcomed the Iranian delegation, saying: We hope that this meeting will enhance the level of our relations with you... Iran and Afghanistan are two neighboring and Muslim countries and always share each other's joys and sorrows.... We hope ...
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Hamas Transfers Three Israeli Captives to Red Cross in Fourth Exchange
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Hamas Transfers Three Israeli Captives to Red Cross in Fourth Exchange

Saturday 1 February 2025 ،
Khan Yunis and the third in Gaza City. The Israeli military confirmed their custody, and Hamas fighters displayed their strength during the handover ceremony in Gaza City, waving flags and chanting slogans in honor of Hamas leaders killed in combat. In exchange, Israel is set to release 183 Palestin ...
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A United Regional Front Is the Key to Checkmate Terrorism in Pakistan
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A United Regional Front Is the Key to Checkmate Terrorism in Pakistan

Tuesday 4 February 2025 ،
Khan. In a message, Pakistan's interior minister strongly condemned the attack on the police force, saying that four policemen and a civilian were killed in the incident. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the terrorist group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed ...
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Hamas Frees Three Israeli Captives in Exchange for 369 Palestinian Prisoners
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Hamas Frees Three Israeli Captives in Exchange for 369 Palestinian Prisoners

Saturday 15 February 2025 ،
Khan Yunis, where the men addressed the crowd before being handed over to the Red Cross. The captives, holding gift bags and certificates marking the end of their captivity, expressed hopes for further exchanges under the ongoing ceasefire agreement. Approximately 200 fighters from Hamas and Islamic ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution