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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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Western Reports Indicate China Is Boosting Its Oil Purchases from Iran
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Western Reports Indicate China Is Boosting Its Oil Purchases from Iran

Wednesday 3 December 2025
Traders say Iranian crude is now being offered at discounts of $8–$9 per barrel to ICE Brent, up from around $4 in August. Many Chinese refiners have also consumed their allocations faster than usual this year due to stricter tax regimes on alternative feedstocks. Although Beijing has provided ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
Trade Organization and the Paris Climate Accord deepened the value-based and institutional rift across the Atlantic. This, in turn, pushed the European Union toward the pursuit of strategic autonomy. From a critical aspect, this approach, despite its America First slogan, has ultimately weakened th ...
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
restrictions, such as the recent US travel ban on their citizens. Consequently, they are actively seeking new allies on the international stage. China and Russia have astutely recognized this and positioned themselves alongside these nations, a move Iran would be wise to emulate swiftly. By enhancin ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Trade and maritime security are among the key factors driving Israeli leaders to sharpen their focus on Somaliland. Thanks to its strategic location near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, Somaliland plays a critical role in regional and international maritime trade. This vital chokepoint is ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
restrictions from the US could dramatically increase Iraqi imports of these crucial resources, further fueling energy sector growth. For its part, Iraq represents a key non-oil export market for Iran. The planned Shalamcheh-Basra railway project, once completed, promises to streamline cargo transpo ...
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Can Trump Really Blockade Iran?
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Can Trump Really Blockade Iran?

Tuesday 14 April 2026 ،
restrictions on its trade and the so-called US blockade seems to backfire at the end of the road. Alwaght- The dead end the US and Israel are facing because of their defeat in the 38-day aggression on Iran has pushed the White House leaders to a new idea to press Tehran. This idea is a blockade of a ...
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Economic Siege Continues: Iran Stands Firm on Resistance Economy
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Economic Siege Continues: Iran Stands Firm on Resistance Economy

Sunday 26 April 2026 ،
restrictions, trade pressures, and regional conflicts. This sense of uncertainty shapes economic behavior more than actual variables. Controlling emotional cycles in consumption, pricing, and inflationary expectations is crucial for the success of economic reform policies, with energy consumption m ...
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Why Cutting Off Iran Would Backfire on the International Community
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Why Cutting Off Iran Would Backfire on the International Community

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
restrictions and diversify its trade routes through land and maritime borders in the north, east, and west. While these routes cannot fully replace southern routes, they can reduce shock intensity in the short term. This creates a significant asymmetry: a blockade's effect on Iran requires time, ...
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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 ،
restrictions imposed by the US.  Futile blockade  Iran’s ability to bypass the US naval blockade shows that American maritime sanctions have failed to fully choke off the country’s sea trade. By building a complex maritime transport network, Tehran has managed to neutralize a ...
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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 ،
restrictions. That has sparked widespread concern across Central Asia and severely disrupted export and import flows. Uzbekistan, for example, has seen much of its exports through Dubai’s Jebel Ali port practically grind to a halt. On top of that, about 60 percent of Uzbekistan’s exports ...

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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.