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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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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025
of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate their international and regional policies. One of the showcases of this growing unity of the two allies is the recurrent trade of visits of senior political officials of the two countries. Mean ...
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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 ،
Minister Abbas Araghchi led a high-ranking delegation to the Afghan capital on Sunday. Upon his arrival, the top Iranian diplomat was warmly received by foreign ministry officials and then went to the presidential palace. He first met with interim Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. At the ...
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What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?
Analysis

What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?

Monday 3 February 2025 ،
Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. Upong his arrival in Riyadh, al-Sharaa was received by Mohammed Abdel Rahman, the deputy emir of Riyadh region. According a statement released by the Syrian presidency, al-Sharaa met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This comes as a few days ago, both the Saudi Ki ...
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Tehran-Beirut Flight Cancelation: New Scenario Aimed at Weakening Hezbollah
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Tehran-Beirut Flight Cancelation: New Scenario Aimed at Weakening Hezbollah

Saturday 15 February 2025 ،
Minister Nawaf Salam has asked the Minister of Public Works to not allow Iranian planes to land at Beirut Airport until a decision is made on Monday (February 11). In response to the incident, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, stated that they are working to restore flights to norm ...
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Lebanese Govt. Falls in American-Israeli Trap, Ignores Internal Priorities
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Lebanese Govt. Falls in American-Israeli Trap, Ignores Internal Priorities

Wednesday 19 February 2025 ،
Minister Benjamin after his meeting with US Secretary of State Mark Rubio clearly demonstrate foreign efforts at work to turn the new Lebanese government into a pawn in the Israeli and American political game. In his meeting with the top American diplomat, Netanyahu said that Israel and the US shou ...
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations
Analysis

Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian, to prioritize trade and economic partnerships with its neighbors. This policy, with the efforts of President Pezzekian and the welcome of the Qatari side, has provided the necessary basis for further strengthening relations between Tehran and Doha in all areas of i ...
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Israel Attacks Targets in Southern Syria After Advocating For ‘Demilitarization’
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Israel Attacks Targets in Southern Syria After Advocating For ‘Demilitarization’

Wednesday 26 February 2025 ،
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for the region’s “demilitarization.” Israel confirmed carrying out airstrikes on military targets in southern Syria, including sites in Kiswah, near Damascus, and Dera’a. Meanwhile, Israeli media suggested that Tel Aviv was advancing ...
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Hezbollah’s Smart New Tactic against Plots Seeking Its Disarmament
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Hezbollah’s Smart New Tactic against Plots Seeking Its Disarmament

Wednesday 5 March 2025 ،
Ministers, raising many questions about the military role of Hezbollah in the next stage. Hezbollah's smart tactic: Shooting the ball in the government court The new stances of the government officials about the need to exercise sovereignty on arms and defense of borders come as, by the way, t ...
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Iran Calls in Ambassador Following UK’s Allegations
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Iran Calls in Ambassador Following UK’s Allegations

Saturday 8 March 2025 ،
Minister and Director General of the Western Europe Department, to address the issue. During the meeting, Yousefi formally conveyed Iran’s protest, emphasizing that the hostile remarks and unfounded allegations made by British officials contradict international law and diplomatic conventions. ...
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Second Round of Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Peace or New Stalemate?
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Second Round of Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Peace or New Stalemate?

Monday 10 March 2025 ،
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced after a meeting with a group of senior ministers and heads of security services that “Israel has accepted the invitation of the US-backed mediators and will send a delegation to Doha on Monday to advance the negotiations.” In this regard, Israeli med ...

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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