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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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UN Condoles Iran Over Fatal Port Blast
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UN Condoles Iran Over Fatal Port Blast

Sunday 27 April 2025
Shahid Rajaei Port, with Secretary-General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric offering condolences to the victims’ families and wishing the injured a swift recovery. The blast on April 26 caused significant casualties, drawing international concern. Several countries, including the ...
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Death Toll From Southern Iran Port Explosion Reaches 46, With Over 1,000 Injured
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Death Toll From Southern Iran Port Explosion Reaches 46, With Over 1,000 Injured

Monday 28 April 2025 ،
Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran’s southwestern city of Bandar Abbas has risen to over 40 ALWAGHT- The death toll from a powerful explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port in Iran’s southwestern city of Bandar Abbas has risen to over 40, with more than 1,000 individuals reported injured. The director general ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei Demands Full Investigation into Iran Port Explosion
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Ayatollah Khamenei Demands Full Investigation into Iran Port Explosion

Monday 28 April 2025 ،
Shahid Rajaei Port ALWAGHT- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Iranian security and judicial authorities to investigate the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port, identify any negligence or intentional wrongdoing, and take action in accordance with the law. F ...
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Briefly Detained Iranian-French Journalist Pledges Support for Palestine
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Briefly Detained Iranian-French Journalist Pledges Support for Palestine

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
Shahin Hazamy, a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights, has stated that French authorities have imposed a travel ban on him and confiscated all his journalistic equipment, including his phone, computer, and even his children’s tablets. He is now required to report weekly to a police station or ...
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
Shahid Soleimani vessel built with modern technology. The Persian Gulf, a vital economic and strategic region, plays a crucial role in global trade, with significant oil and gas exports. Tangsiri pointed out that 40% of the region's gas and 62% of its oil pass through the Persian Gulf, undersco ...
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Larijani: Negotiations Pointless Without Gains for Iran
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Larijani: Negotiations Pointless Without Gains for Iran

Saturday 3 May 2025 ،
Shahed University in Tehran, Ali Larijani emphasized the importance of a realistic and results-oriented approach to talks between Iran and the US. He said negotiations in themselves are neither good nor bad—what matters is whether they serve Iran’s national interests. Without meaningful ...
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
Shahab, Ra’ad, Zafar, Sajjil, Persian Gulf, Khyber, Khyber Shakan, Zulfiqar and Fatah, are capable of targeting enemy vital points with meter-level accuracy, while cruise missiles such as Asif, Sumar (its new generation called Paveh), Huwayzeh, Abu Mahdi and Qadr fly at low altitudes, hiding f ...
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Over 30 Lives Lost in Overnight Israeli Bombardment of Gaza
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Over 30 Lives Lost in Overnight Israeli Bombardment of Gaza

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
Shahaida, resulting in more deaths and injuries. Israeli forces also struck areas around Hamad City and Qizan al-Najjar, while naval forces shelled al-Mawasi. A deadly strike on the al-Masry family home killed four and trapped others under rubble, reflecting the growing civilian toll and widespread ...
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Iran’s Military Adds Three Newly Developed Domestic Drones to Arsenal
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Iran’s Military Adds Three Newly Developed Domestic Drones to Arsenal

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
Shahin-1 FPV Drone The third drone introduced is the Shahin-1 FPV, a forward-looking platform intended to address the evolving threats of modern warfare. Designed with first-person view (FPV) capabilities, the Shahin-1 allows for real-time visual feedback and precision engagement of both stationary ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Shahbaz Sharif's visit to Iran comes as Islamabad and New Delhi are in extensive geopolitical tensions and Pakistan's traditional relations with some of its Persian Gulf Arab allies have been facing challenges. So, this visit should be seen a sign of upgrade in Iran's place in the foreig ...

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36th anniversary of the  passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Imam Khomeini (RA)

36th anniversary of the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Imam Khomeini (RA)