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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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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests
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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests

Tuesday 23 September 2025
Moscow's influence in the region. At a time when tensions between Moscow and NATO have peaked, this would hinder the West's objectives in the Caucasus. A segment of Georgian society desires closer ties with Europe and membership in Western institutions. This is not merely a cultural or iden ...
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Snapback Mechanism Lays Bare Fundamental East-West Gap
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Snapback Mechanism Lays Bare Fundamental East-West Gap

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
Moscow and Beijing firmly reject the West's legal standing, citing the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) and UN Security Council Resolution 2231. Russian and Chinese officials have repeatedly argued that European powers lost their legal authority to reimpose sanctions. They contend that the US withdrawa ...
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Iran-Russia Pact Seen as Turning Point in Relations: Foreign Ministry
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Iran-Russia Pact Seen as Turning Point in Relations: Foreign Ministry

Saturday 4 October 2025 ،
Moscow on January 16, 2025—officially entered into force on October 2, 2025. The agreement reflects the commitment of both nations’ leaders to deepen relations and enhance cooperation based on mutual respect, good-neighborliness, and shared national interests. The ministry described the ...
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Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?
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Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?

Tuesday 7 October 2025 ،
Moscow and purchase of S-400 air defenses from Russia. Meanwhile, Washington supplied Turkey's rivals Greece and Cyprus with F-35s and upgraded F-16s. 4. Turkish home situation and political pressures Domestically, Erdogan's political footing is far shakier than in previous years. His Just ...
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Iran-Russia Defense Ties Align with International Law
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Iran-Russia Defense Ties Align with International Law

Monday 13 October 2025 ،
Moscow’s expanding influence in the region’s energy sector. He noted that these developments reflect Russia’s growing role as a strategic partner in both civilian and potentially dual-use technologies. Turning to the Gaza situation, Lavrov referenced the recent Gaza ceasefire agre ...
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?

Thursday 16 October 2025 ،
Moscow. Alwaght- Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa who has been paying foreign visits in a bid to strengthen his new rule base has now embarked on a friendship with the East. In a landmark move, al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, arrived at the Kremlin on W ...
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Tehran, Moscow, Beijing Notify UN of Resolution 2231’s Termination
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Tehran, Moscow, Beijing Notify UN of Resolution 2231’s Termination

Saturday 18 October 2025 ،
Iran, Russia, and China have jointly informed the UN Secretary-General and Security Council President of the termination of Resolution 2231 ALWAGHT- Iran, Russia, and China have jointly informed the UN Secretary-General and Security Council President of the termination of Resolution 2231, the announ ...
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Moscow's move to swiftly sign a new contract to build a power plant in Iran immediately after the snapback was initiated, coupled with Beijing's declaration that it will counter Western sanctions on companies cooperating with Iran, signals that Western powers are unable to force Tehran back ...
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Moscow Format talks in early October, which were attended by the Taliban's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi.  Dim outlook for peace  Though Kabul and Islamabad have sounded contented about the deal in Doha, it seems that hold of the peace is contingent on Taliban's meas ...
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Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?
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Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
Moscow to retain control over vast swathes of Ukrainian territory, particularly the Donetsk region. The US president's comments follow a Washington Post report from October 18, which cited two senior US officials claiming that Putin, in a call with Trump last week, demanded Ukraine cede complet ...

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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.