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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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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026
Committee for the Administration of Gaza (PNCAG) in a video message to the Davos summit announced the reopening of the Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt next week. Also, Nikolai Miladinov, as the executive director of the Peace Council in the Gaza Strip, announced an agreement for reopening of the c ...
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Committee, demanding it hold Israel accountable instead of pressuring Lebanon. He framed the struggle as part of a broader confrontation against unfettered American hegemony that infringes on national rights. Regarding domestic politics, Qassem asserted that the alliance of Hezbollah, the Amal Move ...
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
Committee, a body that facilitates the acquisition of more West Bank land to expand settlements. Among the most provocative steps is the repeal of a Jordanian law that previously restricted land sales to Jews. The package also transfers full administrative control of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, ...
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Shocking Sexual Abuse Rates Reveal Bitter Truth about Israeli Female Soldiers
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Shocking Sexual Abuse Rates Reveal Bitter Truth about Israeli Female Soldiers

Thursday 19 February 2026 ،
Committee's spotlight  The increase in sexual harassment legal cases within the military in recent years has prompted the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to intervene in May 2025.  In a special meeting, the committee examined how sexual crimes in the military were ...
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Why Are Israelis and Americans also Attacking Iran’s Cultural and Historical Sites?
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Why Are Israelis and Americans also Attacking Iran’s Cultural and Historical Sites?

Wednesday 25 March 2026 ،
Committee of Blue Shield International, which works to protect cultural heritage during wartime, underscored the importance of adhering to the laws of armed conflict in an interview with NPR. She noted that these laws specify what actions are permissible during war and what actions are prohibited. ...
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
The US and Iran ended first day of negotiations for a deal, but have failed as Tehran blames Washington for its excesses. Alwaght- After the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire last week, they met in Islamabad on Saturday for talks to secure a deal surrounding matters of contention, especially the Ira ...
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EU Funding for Ukraine Might Fall Short, Warns Wall Street Journal
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EU Funding for Ukraine Might Fall Short, Warns Wall Street Journal

Sunday 26 April 2026 ،
Committee, told RIA Novosti that European Council head Antonio Costa acknowledges that Brussels will not receive its money back. According to Belik, Costa's statements about receiving reparations from Russia are merely meant to save face and prolong the military conflict for another year by pres ...
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US, Israel Targeted 130,000 Civilian Sites, Says Gharibabadi
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US, Israel Targeted 130,000 Civilian Sites, Says Gharibabadi

Wednesday 29 April 2026 ،
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi detailed what he described as war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the US and Israel during their recent military aggression against Iran. He cited attacks on 130,000 civilian targets, including resid ...
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Iran Advances Bill to Establish Self-Ruling Entity for the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Advances Bill to Establish Self-Ruling Entity for the Strait of Hormuz

Sunday 10 May 2026 ،
Committee, such vessels would only be allowed to transit after paying compensation for damages. All other vessels would need official permits and must pay fees for guidance, supervision, and security services—exclusively in Iranian rials. The Iranian Parliament Research Center has proposed cr ...
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Terrifying Hormuz Weapon: The Digital Bomb Lying Beneath the Persian Gulf
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Terrifying Hormuz Weapon: The Digital Bomb Lying Beneath the Persian Gulf

Monday 1 June 2026 ،
Committee, one modern fiber in a submarine cable can transmit data equivalent to nearly 150 million simultaneous phone calls at the speed of light. The capable are home to several layers of fibers covered by metal, polymer, and even water-resistant gel to resist hydro pressure, quakes and even sea ...

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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.