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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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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision
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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision

Saturday 31 May 2025
Taliban rule, Iran and Russia can realistically engage in strategic cooperation to maintain regional stability and counter common threats. Both countries are concerned about power gain of extremist groups, including ISIS, in Afghanistan, a phenomenon that could threaten the security of Iran’s ...
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Tehran, Kabul Discuss Regional Cooperation and Mutual Concerns
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Tehran, Kabul Discuss Regional Cooperation and Mutual Concerns

Sunday 27 July 2025 ،
Taliban’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, discussed key bilateral and regional issues. Araghchi emphasized the importance of convening a ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to explore solutions to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He also reiterated ...
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The Grand Project: Iran’s Long Step to Settle Water Crisis
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The Grand Project: Iran’s Long Step to Settle Water Crisis

Tuesday 29 July 2025 ،
Taliban and reduction of Iran’s water rights have increased concerns about escalating water tensions. Challenges of the Aras River with Azerbaijan: Joint management of the river’s water requires greater cooperation. Dispute over the Tigris and Euphrates dams: Turkey’s water polic ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
Taliban are pushing for regional trade involvement with China and Pakistan, but they have a big job of responding to security concerns. Alwaght- Four years into Taliban rule, security concerns remain the biggest roadblock to regional cooperation. While neighbors are eager to develop economic and tra ...
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Iran Delivers 100 Tons of Relief Supplies to Quake-Affected Afghanistan
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Iran Delivers 100 Tons of Relief Supplies to Quake-Affected Afghanistan

Saturday 6 September 2025 ،
Taliban administration, the disaster has left at least 2,205 dead and 3,640 injured, while the United Nations warns the toll may rise as many remain trapped under rubble.
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
Taliban has so far rejected. On Friday, Zakir Jalal, an official from the Afghan Foreign Ministry, stated on X: Afghanistan and the United States must engage with each other... without the US having any military presence in any part of Afghanistan. He further added that the two nations could establ ...
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Iran Calls on Pakistan and Afghanistan to Show Restraint
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Iran Calls on Pakistan and Afghanistan to Show Restraint

Sunday 12 October 2025 ،
Taliban and Pakistani forces, following an air strike on Kabul. Afghanistan claimed the attacks were retaliatory, while Pakistan called them “unprovoked,” highlighting the growing volatility along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
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Iran Warns Regional Security at Risk Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions
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Iran Warns Regional Security at Risk Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions

Monday 13 October 2025 ،
Taliban government reported killing 58 Pakistani soldiers. Both sides have suffered heavy losses, and tensions soared after explosions in Afghanistan that Kabul blamed on Islamabad, marking the sharpest escalation in months of strained relations. Baghaei also addressed international issues, notably ...
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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?
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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
Taliban’s takeover of power in 2021, the group saw a change in identity, frustrating Pakistan about a submissive partner in Kabul. Alwaght- The bombing of the Afghan capital Kabul and the ensuing intensive clashes on the Durand borderline bore witness to an unbelievable divorce of old political love ...
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Taliban government accused Pakistan of carrying out further airstrikes on its territory, sparking the most serious flare-up between the two neighbors since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad claims its army have killed more than 200 Taliban fighters, while the latter reported ...

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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.