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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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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025
Russian-supplied S-400, a move paving the way to receive the F-35s in the next six months. The American diplomat added that Ankara plays an important role in the F-35 program, and four of this model of fighter jet are now ready for delivery, but Turkey has not accessed them so far. Barrack said tha ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
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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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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda

Thursday 11 December 2025 ،
Russia that led to blocking of direct Central Asian countries' trade with Europe have made finding alternative routes ghe top priority of the foreign policy of the Central Asian countries.  In this context, Iran, with its distinct geopolitical position, access to land and maritime routes, ...
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
Russia, leaving these ships vulnerable to seizure or further penalties. These actions have frequently been carried out without United Nations approval and contrary to the rules of free international trade, leading many nations to deem them illegal and inconsistent with the global order. Analysts be ...
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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 ،
Russian President Vladimir Putin, which took on added importance amid complex geopolitical conditions and in the wake of the recent attack by the US and the Israeli regime on Iran. In the meeting, the Iranian president underscored Tehran’s determination to implement the comprehensive strategic ...
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
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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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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025 ،
Russian and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran signed Tehran-Moscow Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation. The aim is to boost bilateral ties for the next 20 years at all levels. The treaty is welcomed by the two countries as a sign of deepening of the strategic convergence and indicating t ...
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, faces off against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) supported by the West and the United Arab Emirates. Each seeks a stake in shaping the future of this region. The UAE is heavily invested, pouring extensive resources into Sudanese agriculture and mineral wealth, and ...
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Russia Rejects Efforts to Extend Iran Talks Beyond Nuclear Program
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Russia Rejects Efforts to Extend Iran Talks Beyond Nuclear Program

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
Russia cautioned that efforts to expand negotiations with Iran beyond the nuclear issue would make talks unrealistic ALWAGHT- Russia cautioned that efforts to expand negotiations with Iran beyond the nuclear issue would make talks “unrealistic,” echoing Tehran’s position that its m ...
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Iran Says Inspections of Bombed Nuclear Sites Lack Legal or Factual Basis
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Iran Says Inspections of Bombed Nuclear Sites Lack Legal or Factual Basis

Wednesday 24 December 2025 ،
Russia. He also announced a new multimedia initiative aimed at countering misinformation about Iran’s nuclear program.

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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.