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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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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives
Analysis

Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives

Thursday 20 November 2025
Russia abstaining. The motion is meant to form an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza to ensure that Israel-Hamas ceasefire will be long-term. The idea for formation of such force dates back to Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza that proposed Washington in association with the Ara ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
Paper

Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
Russia or protecting allied Arab regimes in the Persian Gulf, rivals like China, India, and Brazil have focused on capital accumulation and advancement. Consequently, the US no longer defines itself as the guarantor of the global order or the provider of public goods such as maritime security, fina ...
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
Report

Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Tehran is actively involved in most regional and international initiatives concerning Afghanistan. Due to its shared border, Iran has frequently hosted such meetings and continues to work with regional partners to help resolve the country’s internal issues. ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
Analysis

What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
Russia, while the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG), backed by the US and the international coalition, expanded their control over vast areas of northern Syria. Seeing the YPG as a terrorist threat because of its affiliation with the PKK, Erdogan was extremely worried about rise of a powerfu ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
Analysis

Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Russia media outlet warns the White House: Russia’s RT network reports that any attempt to test Iran would end in regret: neither war nor alternative pressure scenarios can bring about change in Iran’s political system. The risks of an attack on Iran are significant. Airstrikes would not ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
Analysis

Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Russia that would cede territorial gains to Moscow, Europeans think, would not stop Russia, but rather encourage further wars against other European countries in the future. This serious view division between Europe and the US has given rise serious concerns about the degree of the US commitment to ...
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Do Iran’s Ties with the Taliban Mean Approving of Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan?
Analysis

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

Monday 3 August 2026 ،
Russia, 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 ...
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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers
Paper

Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers

Monday 21 September 2026 ،
Russia, China, and other non-Western partners all signal this changing environment. Still, it would be a mistake to read this trend as a simple pivot to the East. Many African governments are not looking to replace one foreign power with another, but rather to have more options at their disposal. T ...
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US Military Withdrawal not End of US Iraq Presence, Iran Needs Long-term Iraq Strategy: Expert
Interview

US Military Withdrawal not End of US Iraq Presence, Iran Needs Long-term Iraq Strategy: Expert

Saturday 3 October 2026 ،
Russia and India so that Iraq can break free of American domination. Iraq, Iran's strategic depth Concluding the interview, Mr Afghahi held that Iraq has major capacities to expand its regional ties, adding that today's Iraq has good potential and real assets, and Iraqi leaders must realiz ...
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Recent Moscow Format Meeting Heavily Overshadowed by Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
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Recent Moscow Format Meeting Heavily Overshadowed by Kabul-Islamabad Tensions

Wednesday 7 October 2026 ،
Russia seeks to make Afghanistan an atmosphere of peace to eliminate terrorism backgrounds, Pakistan-Afghanistan rifts have proven a frustration. Alwaght- Since 2017 that the Qatari-mediated US-Taliban talks grew more serious, Moscow Format talks started and so far eight rounds of them were held. O ...

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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.