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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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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025
conflicts or even civil war, which would play into the hands of Washington and Tel Aviv. Therefore, upon arriving in Beirut, Larijani said the purpose of this trip was to secure Lebanon's interests and adding: Lebanon's suffering is our suffering. We will stand by Lebanon in all circumstance ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
Regional aspects Regionally, disarming Hezbollah is directly related to the actions and behavior of three various and decisive actors:  Iran: It should be taken into account that despite damage it sustained during the 12-day war Israel waged against it, Iran still maintains its regional influ ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
conflicts between Hezbollah and Israel. Conclusion The debate over UNIFIL mission goes beyond a tactical case discussed by the UNSC. It is a reflection of broader regional and international disputes. The Israeli regime and the US want to turn the presence of peacekeepers into a lever to contain He ...
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Unlike Govt., People Think Hezbollah Weapons Source of Security
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Unlike Govt., People Think Hezbollah Weapons Source of Security

Monday 8 September 2025 ،
conflicts, Hezbollah has consistently framed its actions as protecting national security and territorial integrity, rather than advancing narrow partisan interests. This has led many Lebanese to conclude that the movement prioritizes national interests and plays an effective role in ensuring the cou ...
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Tehran Accuses US, Israel of Fueling Unending Regional Conflicts
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Tehran Accuses US, Israel of Fueling Unending Regional Conflicts

Wednesday 17 September 2025 ،
According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, Israel and the US have shown no intention of fostering peace or stability ALWAGHT- According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, Israel and the US have shown no intention of fostering peace or stability, but rather seek to entangle ...
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
conflicts, transforming it into a focal point in Washington's ongoing debate over regional strategy. This perspective is grounded in a classic geopolitical view: Whoever controls Central Asia controls Eurasia. And it is on the vast Eurasian landmass that the world's great powers converge&md ...
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
conflicts, Washington sees the spillover of crisis from Syria into Iraq as being in its interest for continuing its own presence there. However, this plan is not feasible with the vigilant presence of the resistance groups, which is why efforts are underway to weaken them as Iraq's security guar ...
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
conflicts in West Asia. Over the past four decades, the Israeli-Iranian confrontation has largely been indirect and in recent years it has been a combination of cyber operations and confrontations with Israeli of Iran-aligned resistance groups and sometimes Israeli assassination of Iranian nuclear s ...
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Iran Accuses Israeli PM of Using UN Speech to Hide Crimes
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Iran Accuses Israeli PM of Using UN Speech to Hide Crimes

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
conflicts across the region. It called on the UN and member states to act decisively, reaffirmed Iran’s support for Palestinian self-determination and resistance, and stressed Iran’s commitment to defend its territory, people, and vital interests against aggression.
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Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
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Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. Experts note that strengthening ties could lead to renewed economic, political, and security collaboration. The talks are not only about bilateral issues but also about fostering cooperation on regional stability, energy markets, and counterterrorism initiatives ...

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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.