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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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OHCHR: Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Violate UN Charter, Constitute War Crimes
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OHCHR: Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Violate UN Charter, Constitute War Crimes

Sunday 23 November 2025
Protocol. He stressed that those responsible for illegal strikes must be held accountable and that victims and their families deserve truth, justice, and reparations. UNIFIL reported over 7,500 Israeli air violations and 2,500 ground violations north of the Blue Line since the ceasefire, all communi ...
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Is Lebanese Forces Party Pushing for a Coup Through FM Raji?
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Is Lebanese Forces Party Pushing for a Coup Through FM Raji?

Saturday 6 December 2025 ،
3. The country’s mosaic-like structure and the central government’s weakness, by creating a “balance of fear,” could prevent unilateral domination. This theory became the foundation of political thought for a segment of Lebanon’s right-wing Christian factions that late ...
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
3 percent last year and by eight percent in the first nine months of this year. He added that joint cooperation in power generation and the development of corridor infrastructure would continue, noting that cooperation on gas and electricity transfers to Iran is also under review. Iran getting foot ...
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
39;s extensive dam-building policy on both rivers. In the following decades, the two nations signed additional protocols on the matter in 1970, 1980, and 2021. However, these agreements failed to fully resolve the structural problem of water sharing. Finally, in April 2024, Iraqi Prime Minister Mo ...
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From Gaza to Iran: Commonalities of the US-Israeli War Crimes
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From Gaza to Iran: Commonalities of the US-Israeli War Crimes

Saturday 7 March 2026 ،
Protocol I) concerning attacks on civilian targets, urban infrastructure, and threats to the lives of civilians in the country’s capital, as well as violations of the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution in armed conflicts. - Violation of the 1977 Convention concerning t ...
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New Iranian Military Surprises: What are the Messages and Implications?
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New Iranian Military Surprises: What are the Messages and Implications?

Monday 23 March 2026 ،
3,800 kilometers from the southernmost maritime borders of Iran. Given that prior to recent developments, the declared range of Iranian missiles was reported to be 2,500 kilometers, it appears that the US is conducting most of its heavy bombings with bunker buster bombs from this island to protect i ...
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Environmental Terrorism: The Hidden Aspect of American-Israeli War on Iran
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Environmental Terrorism: The Hidden Aspect of American-Israeli War on Iran

Wednesday 8 April 2026 ،
Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, which provides absolute, reinforced protection for works and installations containing dangerous forces, including nuclear power plants. The article explicitly prohibits any attack that could release such forces and cause heavy civilian casualties. In addition, A ...
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Scott Ritter: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Under Iran’s Control; US Trust Not Established
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Scott Ritter: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Under Iran’s Control; US Trust Not Established

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
39;s jurisdiction, subject to Tehran's decision regarding its opening and closing. Scott Ritter, former US intelligence officer, has criticized a recent US naval seizure of an Iranian cargo ship as illegal and a violation of the ceasefire agreement, calling it a ridiculous show of force with no ...
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Strait of Hormuz Transit Requires Iran’s Approval
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Strait of Hormuz Transit Requires Iran’s Approval

Tuesday 5 May 2026 ،
39;s permission. A senior IRGC commander, Major General Yadollah Javani, has stated that Iran is establishing new management over the Strait of Hormuz, which he described as a blessing that will help shape the global order. He emphasized that any ship wishing to transit the waterway must first obta ...
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Strait of Hormuz Safe Passage Assured Once Enemy Threat Neutralized
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Strait of Hormuz Safe Passage Assured Once Enemy Threat Neutralized

Wednesday 6 May 2026 ،
39;s threats have been thwarted. The IRGC Navy's Command Center posted on its X account, expressing gratitude to captains and shipowners in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman for adhering to Iran's Strait of Hormuz regulations and helping enhance regional maritime security. In a separate mes ...

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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.