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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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Iran, Culturally-Related Nations Celebrate Nowruz
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Iran, Culturally-Related Nations Celebrate Nowruz

Wednesday 20 March 2024
celebration of a number of West Asian nations including Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, India, Kazakhstan, and some others. It is a day that symbolises the renewal of nature and the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.  The celebration is known for its emphasis o ...
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The martyrdom of 125 Palestinians in attacks by the Zionist regime on Eid al-Fitr
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The martyrdom of 125 Palestinians in attacks by the Zionist regime on Eid al-Fitr

Thursday 11 April 2024 ،
celebrations. The Gaza Ministry of Health stated that the total number of those killed in the Zionist regime's aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7 has now reached 33,482. Additionally, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported that the latest count of those wounded in these attacks stands a ...
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Wednesday 17 July 2024 ،
celebrations of Eid al-Adha as other examples of these religious restrictions. In all Islamic countries, there is a population of Shiites, but in Afghanistan, although there is a significant population of Shiites, there are no accurate statistics of their number. However, due to the relationship be ...
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KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post
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KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post

Wednesday 21 August 2024 ،
celebration by the PUK, led by Bafel Talabani, of its victory after gaining the post of governor of the disputed province showed the political value of this achievement and the victory over its main rival, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).  Kirkuk province, which is also called Little Iraq ...
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Iran’s deterrent capabilities prevent adversaries from launching aggression
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Iran’s deterrent capabilities prevent adversaries from launching aggression

Wednesday 21 August 2024 ،
celebration, Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics released a statement on Tuesday, highlighting the Ministry's critical role in manufacturing defense products and countering severe sanctions imposed by adversaries. The MODAFL described the country’s defense sector a ...
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Jesus’ Birth Symbolizes Justice, Peace, and Kindness, says Iran’s FM Spokesperson
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Jesus’ Birth Symbolizes Justice, Peace, and Kindness, says Iran’s FM Spokesperson

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
celebration of Jesus Christ's birth is a chance to reflect on the divine teachings of this great prophet, who invites all to justice, peace, and kindness. Baghaei also emphasized that Iran, with its rich history of interfaith harmony and cultural coexistence, takes pride in the shared heritage ...
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At Least 10 People Killed in a Car Ramming Incident in New Orleans, USA
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At Least 10 People Killed in a Car Ramming Incident in New Orleans, USA

Wednesday 1 January 2025 ،
celebrations. The combination of holiday revelry and sports tourism likely contributed to the high number of people present in the area at the time. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, treating the injured and securing the area. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the cr ...
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Palestinian Prisoners Released Following Hours-Long Delay
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Palestinian Prisoners Released Following Hours-Long Delay

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
celebrations using force and threats. At least three Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire during the gathering, yet the community persisted in welcoming the freed prisoners. Delays in the release were attributed to discrepancies in the prisoner list provided by Israeli authorities, as repor ...
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Who is Mohammed al-Tous, the Longest-serving Palestinian Detainee Released by Israel?
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Who is Mohammed al-Tous, the Longest-serving Palestinian Detainee Released by Israel?

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
Israel has released Mohammed al-Tous, the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner, as part of the second phase of a prisoner exchange agreement ALWAGHT- Israel has released Mohammed al-Tous, the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner, as part of the second phase of a prisoner exchange agreement with the ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures