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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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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Vance called for higher level talks between Tehran and Washington. The direct entry of Larijani into the negotiations has already signaled a potential upgrade in the talks. This is partly because, within Tehran’s political hierarchy, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council hold ...
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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 ،
Vance said on Wednesday that the mission given by Trump to them is talking to Tehran.  Even before the latest tensions, voices across the US political spectrum had warned against war with Iran. Among them, American analyst Jeffrey Sachs was blunt: saying “war with Iran would be extremely ...
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Vance cautioned that key American red lines have yet to be fully acknowledged. The exercises and talks together illustrate Tehran’s dual approach of strengthening regional defense while engaging diplomatically on its nuclear program.
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Lebanon: The Achilles Heel of Iran-US Ceasefire
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Lebanon: The Achilles Heel of Iran-US Ceasefire

Saturday 11 April 2026 ،
Vance at the Islamabad talks. Analysts believe Trump finds himself in a position where he will be compelled to grant significant concessions to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This is because a new order is emerging in West Asia region, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran at its he ...
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
Vance alongside Trump’s son-in-law and advisory Jared Kushner and special envoy to Syria Steve Witkoff. The sheer size and caliber of both delegations underscore the gravity of the issues at hand. Ahead of the official negotiations, both Iranian and American envoys held separate meetings with ...
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Mossad Chief Dismissal Speaks Loudly about Netanyahu’s War Disgrace
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Mossad Chief Dismissal Speaks Loudly about Netanyahu’s War Disgrace

Wednesday 15 April 2026 ،
Vance harshly criticized Mossad's misinformation about the internal situation in Iran during a phone call with Netanyahu, expressing anger that chaos did not erupt as soon as the war began. The news of the Mossad chief's dismissal leaked out after the 12-day war, with Hebrew media reporting ...
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Why’s not NATO Standing by US in Iran War?
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Why’s not NATO Standing by US in Iran War?

Wednesday 15 April 2026 ،
Vance at the White House last year, where he was humiliated by the Americans in front of the cameras and was forced to yield to some of Moscow's demands. This scene was grave for NATO members afraid of potential Russian attack, eroding their confidence in the Americans.  The next stage, ho ...
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Gaps Deepen as Trump and MAGA Ties Are at Fresh Juncture
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Gaps Deepen as Trump and MAGA Ties Are at Fresh Juncture

Sunday 19 April 2026 ،
Vance for attracting the discontented body of the party for next elections will emerge. 
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Iran Stands Firm Against Negotiations Under Threat, Says Ghalibaf
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Iran Stands Firm Against Negotiations Under Threat, Says Ghalibaf

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Vance. Negotiations concluded without an agreement, but both sides have continued diplomatic contacts amid ongoing tensions, with Iran prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield if necessary.
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Scott Ritter: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Under Iran’s Control; US Trust Not Established
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Scott Ritter: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Under Iran’s Control; US Trust Not Established

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Vance and his associates are waiting in Islamabad for negotiations with Iranian representatives, the latter remain in Tehran. Ritter further comments on the failure of diplomacy between the US and Iran, stating that the collapse of the first round of Islamabad talks was due to Trump's refusal t ...

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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.