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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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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026
South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This network of diverse routes potentially begins in India, traverses Iran, the Caucasus, and Russia, ultimately reaching Europe. The development of the Port of Chabahar and joint investments between Iran and India fall under the umbrella of this corridor. The &ldq ...
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What’s Driving Pakistani Meditation in US-Iran Crisis?
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What’s Driving Pakistani Meditation in US-Iran Crisis?

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
South Asia, every move Islamabad makes is shadowed by its decades-old competition with Delhi. In recent years, India has embarked on an aggressive campaign to expand its footprint across the Persian Gulf states and deepen strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. By stepping into the rol ...
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Record Gasoline Prices Shock Global Markets
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Record Gasoline Prices Shock Global Markets

Saturday 25 April 2026 ،
Southeast Asia was the most affected region, with Myanmar recording a 101.1 percent increase, followed by the Philippines (72.6%) and Malaysia (68.1%). Other countries such as Laos, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates also experienced sharp price increases. In the Americas, the United ...
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6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz
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6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
Asia Minor. On the twentieth of February we were near two islands called Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb; these names are Persian and belong to the Persian side [of the Persian Gulf].” 6. Abu Musa Abu Musa, the westernmost island in Iran's hypothetical curved line, forms the last link in t ...
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
Asia is struggling with a storm of military conflicts and geopolitical changes, an announcement from the UAE came out suggesting that the Arab country withdrew from the OPEC and OPEC Plus, something beyond a mere economic decision. This move may at first sight looks as an urgent response to home cri ...
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Profitable Business: How’s US Capitalizing on Wars and Crises?
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Profitable Business: How’s US Capitalizing on Wars and Crises?

Monday 4 May 2026 ،
South Korea and Japan as a shield against North Korean and Chinese threats, projecting an image of a protective ally. But when push comes to shove, Washington’s security behavior tells a different story. When military pressure ramps up against the U.S. itself or Israel, priorities shift— ...
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Lebanese PM’s Damascus Visit: Is a Plot against Lebanon Brewing from Syria?
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Lebanese PM’s Damascus Visit: Is a Plot against Lebanon Brewing from Syria?

Sunday 10 May 2026 ،
Asia affairs expert. Asked why the Lebanese PM in this specific time frame chose Damascus for his visit, Mr Hanizadeh pointed to some recent developments inside Lebanon. The continuation of widespread and violent attacks by the Israeli regime's army on southern regions of Lebanon, and the inab ...
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From Hegemony to Hormuz: The US Decline and Rise of Multipolar World Order
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From Hegemony to Hormuz: The US Decline and Rise of Multipolar World Order

Monday 18 May 2026 ،
South Asia, and in West Asia, backed takfiri terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the al-Nusra Front (later Hayat Tahrir al-Sham) to try to weaken independent Syria and Iraq. With covert support from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, and coordination with the Israeli regime, these terrorist factions ...
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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade
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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
Southern ports and routes Tehran is also making use of ports located outside the immediate Strait of Hormuz choke point, notably Chabahar and Jask. These ports provide access to the Gulf of Oman without requiring a direct passage through the Strait of Hormuz. What do experts say? Experts suggest ...
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

Sunday 24 May 2026 ،
South Corridor (INSTC), a project Russia has pursued for years to boost its trade links with South Asia and high seas. But in the current war, these corridors are no longer considered safe, and they all ultimately lead to the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint already mired in crisis and restrictions. ...

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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.