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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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Saudi Arabia’s Vicious Circle of Coalition-Making: What Does Past Experience Tell Riyadh?
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Saudi Arabia’s Vicious Circle of Coalition-Making: What Does Past Experience Tell Riyadh?

Sunday 2 August 2026
United States, with all its military and intelligence firepower, could not find an effective way to contain Ansarullah, he said, then countries like Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, and Somaliland, whose military capabilities don't come close to those of major powers, are hardly going to shift the equati ...
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Why Hasn’t Oil Friendship with China Worked for Saudis?
Analysis

Why Hasn’t Oil Friendship with China Worked for Saudis?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
United States, it does not pursue such a policy. That was a fantasy that both Riyadh and Washington were eager to believe. Behind this self-restraint, however, lies a fully calculated logic: the principle of non-interference is not mere diplomatic rhetoric for China. By refusing to pressure its par ...
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Iran Warns It Will Use All Means Necessary to Counter US Aggression
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Iran Warns It Will Use All Means Necessary to Counter US Aggression

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
United States of violating the UN Charter through what it described as a naval blockade and attacks on military, civilian and infrastructure targets. It said the UN Security Council has failed to take action, comparing the situation to its inaction during the Iran-Iraq war. The ministry also allege ...
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
United States, Nigeria, and several European nations. Large gatherings reflected the global reach of the annual religious event and its political and social messages. This year’s Arbaeen was marked by themes of resistance, solidarity, and remembrance of those killed in recent conflicts. Organ ...
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Journalists Play Key Role in Strengthening National Unity
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Journalists Play Key Role in Strengthening National Unity

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
United States remains unchanged, while noting that dialogue and diplomacy have nevertheless compelled Washington to reach an understanding with Iran. Pezeshkian also called for safeguarding diplomatic achievements, citing a recent dispute over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s response. He said ...
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Agreement with Oman Does Not Entail Reopening Hormuz
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Agreement with Oman Does Not Entail Reopening Hormuz

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
United States. He accused US forces of attempting to establish alternative routes and reaffirmed that Iran would not tolerate breaches of the accord or challenges to its authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran Vows Never to Give Up Control of Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Vows Never to Give Up Control of Strait of Hormuz

Sunday 9 August 2026 ،
United States and the Zionist regime had failed to achieve their objectives, including overthrowing Iran’s government, fragmenting the country, weakening its armed forces and eliminating its missile and nuclear capabilities. Larijani stressed that Iran’s people and armed forces remain f ...
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Hormuz not to Reopen until Assassination, Blockade, and War End
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Hormuz not to Reopen until Assassination, Blockade, and War End

Tuesday 11 August 2026 ،
United States is unable to provide for their security, and that the presence of Americans and their bases in the region has not only failed to bring them security but has actually caused insecurity at the regional level. Therefore, the Saudis have moved toward new security arrangements and are tryin ...
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US Aggression Against Iran Behind Hormuz Insecurity
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US Aggression Against Iran Behind Hormuz Insecurity

Tuesday 11 August 2026 ،
United States to be held accountable for the resulting security and economic consequences. He stressed that restoring security requires an end to US aggression and what Tehran describes as illegal interventions, while both sides agreed to continue diplomatic consultations.
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Hezbollah Vows Retaliation for Israeli Attacks
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Hezbollah Vows Retaliation for Israeli Attacks

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
United States responsible for what it described as violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty. The movement urged the Lebanese government to end what it called humiliating negotiations with Israel and instead focus on securing an end to the attacks. Hezbollah also warned that relying on US guarantee ...

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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.