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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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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025
SCO) and the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) provides Iran with established legal and practical frameworks for cooperation and trust-building. This enables Tehran to steer the mediation process in a more practical and effective manner than other regional players could. Iran's record of ...
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Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills One
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Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills One

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
Drone and helicopter strikes by Israel hit the towns of Bint Jbeil and Blida, amid a broader escalation by occupation forces ALWAGHT- Drone and helicopter strikes by Israel hit the towns of Bint Jbeil and Blida, amid a broader escalation by occupation forces and repeated violations of southern borde ...
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
Protests demand curbing violence against minorities as militias loyalist to government continue violations. Alwaght- A year after rise to power of the militias led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, Syria is still grappling with dangerous upturn of the wav ...
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IRGC Hosts SCO Anti-Terror Exercise Sahand-2025
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IRGC Hosts SCO Anti-Terror Exercise Sahand-2025

Monday 1 December 2025 ،
SCO) member states. Colonel Shahram Asgari, deputy head of the IRGC Ground Forces’ Public Relations Department, announced on Monday that the Sahand-2025 exercise has been organized following directives from the General Staff of the Armed Forces, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Af ...
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Sahand-2025 Exercises Highlight Iran’s Participation in Joint Anti-Terror Efforts
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Sahand-2025 Exercises Highlight Iran’s Participation in Joint Anti-Terror Efforts

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
SCO-backed multinational counterterrorism operations ALWAGHT- According to a senior IRGC official, the Sahand-2025 drill demonstrates Iran’s leading role in SCO-backed multinational counterterrorism operations. General Vali Ma’dani, IRGC Ground Force deputy for operations, announced tha ...
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Iranian Forces Prepared for Any Scenario
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Iranian Forces Prepared for Any Scenario

Wednesday 3 December 2025 ،
SCO), with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, and the Republic of Azerbaijan also present as guest and observer nations — signaling a growing regional focus on counterterrorism cooperation. Reaffirming Iran’s military posture, he declared the country fully prepared to counter any threat, adding ...
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Iran FM’s Baku Visit Highlights Neighbors’ Need for Closer Cooperation
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Iran FM’s Baku Visit Highlights Neighbors’ Need for Closer Cooperation

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
SCO) along with several observer nations. Held under the SCO’s security framework, the maneuvers form part of the bloc’s established mechanisms for countering terrorist threats and militant groups. The exercise underscores Iran’s commitment to a coordinated, multilateral approach ...
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Iranian President to Tour Central Asia, Visiting Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
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Iranian President to Tour Central Asia, Visiting Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
SCO, and BRICS+ forums. This diplomatic push is framed as part of a broader strategy to enhance Eurasian integration and bolster economic resilience amid regional tensions. Overall, the two-day trip signals Iran’s intention to capitalize on historical, religious, and cultural ties with Centra ...
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Russia And China Announce Combined Strategic Bomber Patrols in East China Sea Airspace
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Russia And China Announce Combined Strategic Bomber Patrols in East China Sea Airspace

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
Amid rising regional tensions, China and Russia conducted a joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea ALWAGHT- Amid rising regional tensions, China and Russia conducted a joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea, highlighting their expanding military cooperation. On Wednesday, a ...
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Khatibzadeh: Iran-China Relations Stand Strong and Historical
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Khatibzadeh: Iran-China Relations Stand Strong and Historical

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
SCO Summit. He stressed that think tanks and experts from both nations play a critical role in aligning strategies, reducing implementation costs, and facilitating practical programs to achieve the strategic goals outlined by their leaders. The Forum focuses on advancing cooperation along the Compr ...

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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.