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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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Iran, Turkey, And Afghanistan Ink Trilateral Railway Deal
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Iran, Turkey, And Afghanistan Ink Trilateral Railway Deal

Saturday 25 October 2025
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Iran, facilitating trade and economic integration across Central Asia. Since its inauguration in 2020, the Khaf–Herat railway has already enhanced trade between Iran and Afghanistan. The planned extension to Mazar-i-Sharif is expected to further improv ...
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UNESCO Affirms the Cyrus Cylinder’s Status as A Universal Icon of Human Rights
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UNESCO Affirms the Cyrus Cylinder’s Status as A Universal Icon of Human Rights

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
Tajikistan, and Iraq. The resolution describes the Cyrus Cylinder as the earliest written expression of freedom, justice, tolerance, and respect for cultural diversity. Under this measure, UNESCO will promote the artifact’s values across its educational, cultural, and human rights initiatives ...
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Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card
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Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan plus the US. According to a statement released by the US State Department, the summit was aimed at shoring up cooperation between Washington and Central Asian republics to work out regional solutions to deal with global challenges though fair economic partne ...
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The spread of Iranian influence and the ideology of the Islamic Revolution could rip the regional scales in Tehran's favor. So, two years ago, the Israeli regime decided to open its embassy in Ashgsbat, the capital of Turkmenistan. This move drew international atten ...
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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 ،
Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, with Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Iraq attending as guests. Senior military and security officials, including 20 security officers, 60 staff commanders, and 40 operational unit commanders, are present from SCO member states. Sahand-2025 spans five days, with the main ph ...
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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 ،
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. Observer and guest nations also attended to observe and exchange expertise. The SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) coordinated the exercises and managed the scenarios. The timing of the visit and the drills carries added weight. During the rece ...
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Iran Opposes External Interference, Calls for Regional Cooperation on Afghanistan
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Iran Opposes External Interference, Calls for Regional Cooperation on Afghanistan

Sunday 14 December 2025 ،
Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Opening the session, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Afghanistan’s stability and development are vital for regional security, citing the country’s strategic geoeconomic position linking Central, West, and South Asia. He said Afghanista ...
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Iran FM Araghchi Meets Pakistan’s Special Representative in Tehran
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Iran FM Araghchi Meets Pakistan’s Special Representative in Tehran

Sunday 14 December 2025 ،
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Russia. Iran’s Foreign Minister is scheduled to deliver a speech at the summit, which focuses on the latest developments in Afghanistan.
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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 ،
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Opening the meeting, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined Tehran’s view on Afghanistan and South Asia developments. The top diplomat said that regional stability is possible within regional formats and without foreign interventions. F ...
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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 ،
Tajikistan. Gaza war as a turning point The Gaza war has also served as a major catalyst for closer Iran–Russia relations. From Tehran’s perspective, the conflict goes far beyond a localized dispute; Israel’s military actions in Gaza and beyond are seen as reflecting a broader W ...

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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.