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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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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026
Turkish officials’ stances about Iran drew questions about true intention of Ankara. Alwaght- A tale from rich Persian literature, The Bear's Friendship, known in popular folklore as Auntie Bear's Friendship, has gained startling new relevance in today's international affairs, particular ...
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
Turkish counterpart and president. During the visit to Turkey of Iran's top diplomat, Araghchi met his counterpart Hakan Fidan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two sides, media report, discussed de-escalation and further instability in the region. Araghchi’s message from Turkey&nbs ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times newspaper that Washington is ready for compromises on uranium enrichment. This is the latest sign of Washington’s departure from its language of threat against Iran regarding the nuclear case. 
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made it clear Ankara is against any American military action against Tehran. These same concerns and opposition to war against Iran can be seen in the approaches of the closest US allies like Egypt, Kuwait, Pakistan, Iraq, and even Jordan. Actually it is c ...
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
Turkish territory and reach Iraq after crossing this country and Syria, something giving Turkey a geopolitical lever. In 1946, the two countries signed a Treaty of Friendship and Good Neighborly Relations that included six protocols. The first protocol was dedicated to regulating the use of the wat ...
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
Turkish government and Kurdish community. Referring to the historical bonds among the ethnic groups living in Turkey, Ocalan said that Turks and Kurds are inseparable and the initial period of formation of new Turkish republic highlighted the concept of unity of the Kurds and Turks. He described hi ...
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Iran-Turkey Trade Has $30 Billion Annual Potential
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Iran-Turkey Trade Has $30 Billion Annual Potential

Monday 11 May 2026 ،
Turkish Ambassador Hicabi Kırlangıç, for his part, emphasized the illegality of the US and Israeli attacks, arguing they violate international law and the UN Charter. He expressed hope that Iran-US negotiations will yield positive results for the Iranian people. On trade, Kırlangıç des ...
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What Are the Consequences of US Kidnapping Iraq’s Resistance Commander?
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What Are the Consequences of US Kidnapping Iraq’s Resistance Commander?

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
Turkish military’s ongoing presence in Iraq and its repeated cross-border operations, along with Ankara’s support for Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its close ties with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani in Syria, have long been seen by resistance factions as clear signs of Turkey’s interventionist ...
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Israel Conducts New Illegal Raid on Civilian Aid Ships in International Waters
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Israel Conducts New Illegal Raid on Civilian Aid Ships in International Waters

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
Turkish vessel Munki before launching a forceful boarding operation. Troops systematically smashed onboard cameras and deployed electronic warfare to jam communications, obscuring the reality of the raid. Despite the peaceful posture of unarmed volunteers, Israeli forces used brutal physical violen ...
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla

Monday 25 May 2026 ،
Turkish officials has described the assault “maritime piracy,” while Italy has called for an investigation into Israel’s use of force. Spain went further, with Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares condemning the treatment of activists as “brutal, inhuman, and shameful. ...

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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.