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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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How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?
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How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?

Saturday 10 May 2025
Tajikistan. It is also possible that Russia, given its historical ties with Central Asia and joint membership with Central Asian republics in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), will use the India-Pakistan conflict to strengthen security and military partnerships with its Central As ...
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Iran and Turkmenistan to Finalize Third Power Transmission Line
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Iran and Turkmenistan to Finalize Third Power Transmission Line

Tuesday 20 May 2025 ،
Tajikistan have agreed to expedite the completion of the third electricity transmission line between Mashhad and Mary ALWAGHT- Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to expedite the completion of the third electricity transmission line between Mashhad and Mary. During a meeting between Iran’s Minist ...
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Iran Ready to Confront Israel and US Militarily, Top General Says
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Iran Ready to Confront Israel and US Militarily, Top General Says

Tuesday 29 July 2025 ،
Tajikistan’s defense minister, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, thanked Tajikistan for its support during a 12-day war launched by Israel and the US. He criticized both countries for violating international norms and claimed their aggression failed ...
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
Tajikistan. In Tajikistan, the UAE plays against and in competition with Iran. However, it seems that the UAE’s efforts in Tajikistan have not been very fruitful so far, because given Tajikistan’s Persian-speaking ethnic identity and its cultural and historical bonds with Iran, there is ...
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Iran Seeks Closer Bilateral Ties, Araghchi Says in Meeting with Tajik President
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Iran Seeks Closer Bilateral Ties, Araghchi Says in Meeting with Tajik President

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
Tajikistan in diplomatic, economic, cultural, and other areas by drawing on shared values and interests ALWAGHT- Iran is determined to expand ties with Tajikistan in diplomatic, economic, cultural, and other areas by drawing on shared values and interests, said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Iran ...
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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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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.