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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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Do Iran’s Ties with the Taliban Mean Approving of Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan?
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Do Iran’s Ties with the Taliban Mean Approving of Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan?

Monday 3 August 2026
China, and Iran. Tehran sees this game for what it is and, by maintaining engagement with the Taliban, is trying to prevent Afghanistan from turning into a new front against its own interests. 7. Formation of inclusive government; refusing to recognize the Taliban  This is a key point showing ...
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements

Tuesday 4 August 2026 ،
China's Belt and Road Initiative - US and European-supoorted India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor - Iran's plans to transform its ports to transit hubs - rivalry of Kuwait's Mubarak Port with Iraq's Grand Faw Port These rivalries could overshadow the existing expectations f ...
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Countdown to US-Iran Deal Deadline: Returning to War or Continuing Diplomacy?
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Countdown to US-Iran Deal Deadline: Returning to War or Continuing Diplomacy?

Friday 14 August 2026 ،
One example was launching long-range missiles at the US-British Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean. These missiles reportedly did not hit where they supposed to, but the very firing of such missiles showed Iran's operational missile range could easily go beyond estimates. Reuters rep ...
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Transit and Energy Cooperation with Neighbors: Iran’s Alternative Way to Circumvent Blockade
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Transit and Energy Cooperation with Neighbors: Iran’s Alternative Way to Circumvent Blockade

Monday 17 August 2026 ،
China, and Afghanistan, it can reinforce the eastern flank of Iran's transport network. Closer rail, road, and customs cooperation with Tajikistan and other regional republics could open fresh corridors for moving goods. Central Asian countries can also function as a backup and supplementary ro ...
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Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?
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Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?

Wednesday 26 August 2026 ،
China. According to estimates from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Beijing purchased roughly 1.4 million barrels of Iranian crude per day in 2025, and a significant share of those transactions was settled in Chinese yuan through mid-tier Chinese banks rather than in dollars. T ...
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UN to Choose New Chief: Why’s Tel Aviv Worried?
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UN to Choose New Chief: Why’s Tel Aviv Worried?

Sunday 30 August 2026 ،
China, France and Britain. In many ways, the race to succeed Guterres is part of a larger struggle over the UN's future role in global conflicts. If the next secretary-general is someone with close ties to Washington and its Western allies, and less inclined to confront Israel politically, Tel ...
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US-Venezuela Oil Deal: Trump Feigning Achievement to Cover up Losses
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US-Venezuela Oil Deal: Trump Feigning Achievement to Cover up Losses

Sunday 30 August 2026 ،
China, a centerpiece of Trump's strategy to rein in Beijing's rising power. But the results have not matched the rhetoric. Despite his boasts of a decisive victory, China remains the US's biggest economic rival, and the price spikes triggered by his import tariffs have yet to revert to p ...
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Is Beijing Unseating Washington in West Asia?
Analysis

Is Beijing Unseating Washington in West Asia?

Monday 31 August 2026 ،
One main driver pushing the UAE towards China is the experience of recent years in the Arab security relations with the US. For years, Abu Dhabi struggled to transform its ties with Washington to a strategic one, but it has run into limits in procuring advanced weapons. The differences over Chinese ...
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Iran at Eurasia’s Heart: How’s SCO Helping Tehran Cushion American Sanctions?
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Iran at Eurasia’s Heart: How’s SCO Helping Tehran Cushion American Sanctions?

Wednesday 2 September 2026 ،
China, Russia, India, Iran, and other member states gathered. Many analysts believe the SCO could help Iran cushion the blow of US sanctions. More than a protective shield, the organization may offer Iran an alternative framework, one where trade, energy, transport, investment, and at least some fi ...
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US Subsurface Eye in Iran’s Hands: Washington Surprised Deep in Hormuz
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US Subsurface Eye in Iran’s Hands: Washington Surprised Deep in Hormuz

Thursday 10 September 2026 ،
China are likely to examine the submarine system. Is is specially important to the US since the Americans are vastly developing submarine drones and the hunted drone submarine is part of this program. This system launch also played a role in developing bigger and more advanced generations of drone ...

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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.