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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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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements

Tuesday 4 August 2026
bilateral partnership, particularly in the energy sector. He noted that trade volume with Iraq has reached $17 billion, and signaled that both countries intend to push it higher. Under the deals signed between Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and the Iraqi trade delegation, the two nations ag ...
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Transit and Energy Cooperation with Neighbors: Iran’s Alternative Way to Circumvent Blockade
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Transit and Energy Cooperation with Neighbors: Iran’s Alternative Way to Circumvent Blockade

Monday 17 August 2026 ،
bilateral trade volumes have been on an upward trajectory, reaching roughly $484 million in 2025. Yet that figure still falls well short of the two economies’ true potential. The new agreements, then, could serve as a springboard for expanding commerce and economic collaboration, and help driv ...
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Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?
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Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
bilateral economic and financial matters. The visit aims to negotiate the release of roughly $11 billion in Iranian assets and claims in Iraq, while also boosting trade flows between the two countries. According to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office, the two sides reviewed the ...
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Iran’s Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Common Cases on the Table
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Iran’s Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Common Cases on the Table

Friday 21 August 2026 ،
bilateral ties. Tehran and Baghdad jointly try to addres attack on Kurdish PM office A recent drone attack targeting the office of the Kurdistan region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has seriously impacted political atmosphere between Tehran and Erbil. Kurdish officials argue that the drones come ...
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Economic to Military Pressure: Six Options Turkey Wields against Israel
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Economic to Military Pressure: Six Options Turkey Wields against Israel

Tuesday 25 August 2026 ،
bilateral dispute into an international legal case. Maintaining and strengthening Turkish presence in Syria An Al Jazeera report says Ankara's second strategic option is standing firm in Syria. Turkish officials have made clear that cooperation with the Syrian government will continue across s ...
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Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?
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Why’s the New US Economic Campaign against Iran a Failure Story?

Wednesday 26 August 2026 ،
bilateral economic ties. US Treasury Secretary also explained why Washington had not immediately gone after China’s major banks, saying that he did not want to “blow up the global financial system.” China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday: “Pressure and sanctions are ...
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

Friday 4 September 2026 ،
bilateral relations and regional rivalries. The developments in Syria, the Gaza war, the contest for regional influence, and the battle over the future of the region's security order have all placed the two sides in increasingly adversarial positions. In this climate, Tel Aviv no longer views Tu ...
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Iran Seeks to Resolve Obstacles to Joining BRICS New Development Bank: Araghchi
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Iran Seeks to Resolve Obstacles to Joining BRICS New Development Bank: Araghchi

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
bilateral talks with leaders from India, Malaysia and Ethiopia, with economic, bilateral and regional issues high on the agenda. He said Iran’s growing engagement with Muslim and regional countries was evident throughout the president’s diplomatic meetings.
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Possible Syria Membership to Mecca Pact: What Are Its Geopolitical Challenges and Motivations?
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Possible Syria Membership to Mecca Pact: What Are Its Geopolitical Challenges and Motivations?

Sunday 13 September 2026 ،
bilateral dispute to a multiparty security equation.  Additionally, for Ankara, Damascus entry to the agreement will mean that Syria's southern depth will be covered by a broader defense mechanism. For Syria, it will mean enjoying a support between the extent offered by bilateral ties with ...
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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers
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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers

Monday 21 September 2026 ،
bilateral relations, it must grasp the continent's institutional architecture. Africa is a collection of 54 countries with distinct interests, political systems, and orientations, no single template can be prescribed for all of them. Engaging with inter-African bodies and blocs, alongside develo ...

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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.