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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 Reports Progress in Establishing Framework for Negotiations with US
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Iran Reports Progress in Establishing Framework for Negotiations with US

Sunday 1 February 2026
National Security Council (SNSC), progress has been made towards establishing a framework for negotiations between Iran and the US despite escalating military tensions and speculation of an unprovoked US attack on Iran. The statement comes after Larijani's recent travel to Moscow for discussion ...
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
National Security Council’s head Ali Larijani has visited Oman. The visit comes a few days after Tehran and Washington held their first round of nuclear talks in Muscat, with the main aim appears to be following up on the outcomes of the talks and advancing the coordination with the Omani medi ...
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Ali Larijani Holds "Constructive" Discussions with Sultan of Oman
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Ali Larijani Holds "Constructive" Discussions with Sultan of Oman

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
National Security Council met with the Sultan of Oman ALWAGHT- The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council met with the Sultan of Oman, with both sides describing the atmosphere of the talks as positive and constructive. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali ...
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
National Security Council Secretary, focusing on economic collaboration and regional security issues, signaling growing coordination between Tehran and Moscow.
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Iran Pursues Talks, Rejects Threats: Security Chief
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Iran Pursues Talks, Rejects Threats: Security Chief

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
National Security Council, said Tehran is not seeking war but will not yield to threats, stressing that Iran relies on a dual approach of negotiations and deterrence. He said Iran is prepared for fair talks on its peaceful nuclear program while safeguarding national security, rejecting pressure-driv ...
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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 ،
Security Council Resolution 2347, adopted in 2017, condemns the destruction of cultural heritage, especially religious sites; a resolution that was also supported by the US. Accordingly, Iran has asked international organizations, especially UNESCO, to go beyond minimal stances and play a more acti ...
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Are Lebanon-Israel Talks a Lebanese Civil War Trigger?
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Are Lebanon-Israel Talks a Lebanese Civil War Trigger?

Thursday 16 April 2026 ،
The US is mediating Israeli negotiations with Lebanese government. Lebanese officials are negotiating despite widespread home opposition. Alwaght- Despite the Israeli insistence on not accepting the ceasefire in Lebanon and continuing heavy attacks on south of the country, Beirut leaders have taken ...
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation also moved quickly to reject Israel's unilateral step. Somaliland holds significant strategic weight in the Horn of Africa due to its proximity to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and its commanding position over the Persian Gulf of Aden, a chokepoint ...
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Labels US Attack on Iranian Vessel as ‘Maritime Piracy’, Condemns Aggression
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Labels US Attack on Iranian Vessel as ‘Maritime Piracy’, Condemns Aggression

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Security Council, the International Maritime Organization, and responsible governments to take decisive action against this criminal act against international commercial shipping. Additionally, the ministry warned of dangerous consequences resulting from the US's actions and emphasized that Ira ...
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Araghchi: Nation Loses Key Intellectual Support with Larijani’s Martyrdom
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Araghchi: Nation Loses Key Intellectual Support with Larijani’s Martyrdom

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
National Security Council, was assassinated along with his son and aides in an Israeli attack near Tehran on March 17, 2026. His role, Araghchi emphasized, went far beyond that of a senior official or diplomat.

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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.