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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’s Lavrov’s Mission in Tehran?
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What’s Lavrov’s Mission in Tehran?

Sunday 18 October 2026
cooperation between Iran and Russia. Regional and international developments, Iran-US tensions, the Russian push to de-escalate tensions, and following up the past agreements between the two countries make up the agenda of the trip. Tehran and Moscow: Two actors countering American pressure One o ...
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Araghchi: Tehran-Moscow Ties Vital for Regional Peace and Stability
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Araghchi: Tehran-Moscow Ties Vital for Regional Peace and Stability

Monday 19 October 2026 ،
cooperation with Russia could strengthen regional stability, stressing that disputes should be resolved through diplomacy rather than military action. During talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran on Monday, he blamed US-Israeli actions and economic pressure for insecurity in th ...
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Egypt’s Yemen War Dilemma: Balancing Political Reservations and Strategic Interests
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Egypt’s Yemen War Dilemma: Balancing Political Reservations and Strategic Interests

Tuesday 20 October 2026 ،
cooperation with Saudi Arabia, but it simultaneously raises the risk of the conflict spilling into the very corridor on which Egypt's economic security depends. From this dimension, el-Sisi's declared readiness cannot by itself be read as a definitive signal that Cairo has decided to enter ...
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Border Closures with Iran a Serious Test of Baghdad’s Political Independence
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Border Closures with Iran a Serious Test of Baghdad’s Political Independence

Friday 23 October 2026 ،
cooperation. Keeping legal trade flowing, reopening crossings as quickly as possible and preventing borders from becoming instruments of political pressure would serve not only Iran's interests but Iraq's economic interests and its independence of decision-making as well.
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Iraq’s Cabinet Completion: From Winners and Losers to Quota System
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Iraq’s Cabinet Completion: From Winners and Losers to Quota System

Sunday 25 October 2026 ،
cooperation of security and administrative apparatuses, control over financial resources, and his capacity to manage external pressures. In such circumstances, a prime minister must simultaneously keep political backers satisfied and absorb outside pressure. 1. Cabinet's official status In the ...
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As Netanyahu Falters, Israelis Turn Deaf Ear to Trump’s Vote Support Message
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As Netanyahu Falters, Israelis Turn Deaf Ear to Trump’s Vote Support Message

Monday 26 October 2026 ،
cooperation with Netanyahu, Trump means the war against Iran, and available evidence points to the likelihood of another American and Israeli attack on Iran and the start of a third round of hostilities. Trump's message came as Axios reported that Netanyahu had in recent days asked Trump to int ...
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From Mecca Pact to Tehran: Iran Hosting New Regional Security Equations
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From Mecca Pact to Tehran: Iran Hosting New Regional Security Equations

Tuesday 27 October 2026 ،
cooperation among the four countries on regional peace and security. Tehran's diplomacy and Iran's undeniable place The meeting's first political message is the very presence of high-ranking representatives from three major regional powers in Iran's capital, at a time when the regi ...
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Tehran Summit Changes Regional View of American Role: Expert
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Tehran Summit Changes Regional View of American Role: Expert

Thursday 29 October 2026 ،
cooperation of regional states were the top discussion matters of this quadrilatral meeting. Some political observers have assessed the meeting as carrying a sign of a push for arrangements in the region, but see a lasting agreement and a de-escalation contingent on dialogue and practical commitment ...
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Oil and Security, Two Drivers of Iraqi PM’s Damascus Visit
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Oil and Security, Two Drivers of Iraqi PM’s Damascus Visit

Saturday 31 October 2026 ،
cooperation with Syria, but this depends on the manners of the Syrian government led by a former takfiri leader. Alwaght- As Iraq has recently completed its cabinet and the politicians have settled this home policy's complicated case, the government of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seems to now ha ...
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Arab Parties and the Decisive Game of Israeli Cabinet Formation
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Arab Parties and the Decisive Game of Israeli Cabinet Formation

Sunday 1 November 2026 ،
cooperation between Jewish and Arab citizens. Ayman Odeh is among its prominent representatives. Ta'al (the Arab Movement for Renewal), founded by Ahmad Tibi, blends national advocacy for Palestinians with engagement in parliamentary politics. Tibi is one of the most recognized Arab legislators ...

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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.