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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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Europe’s Diplomatic Hostility to Iran Following Riots Discloses Hidden Intentions
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Europe’s Diplomatic Hostility to Iran Following Riots Discloses Hidden Intentions

Wednesday 14 January 2026
civilians and police officers, the German chancellor rushes to say violence is an expression of weakness. What does Mr Meretz say about his full support to [Israeli] genocide of over 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza?” In an X post, Araghchi said that lectures of his German counterpart about human ...
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire

Wednesday 14 January 2026 ،
civilians are struggling with extreme weather conditions and lack of aid Alwaght- After two months of the Gaza ceasefire, the US is actively working to pave the way for a second phase. Sources report President Donald Trump intends to announce the new phase, according to the Wall Street Journal, whic ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
civilian and security presences in Gaza, remaining valid until December 31, 2027, unless the Security Council alters its decision or approves a renewal with Egypt, Israel, and member states. As of Friday, three structures were approved by the Security Council for this phase: the Board of Peace, the ...
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Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground
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Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
civilians. A bombing in the capital Kabul, on Tuesday reignited concerns over ISIS’s resurgence after a period of relative quiet. Reports indicate an explosion at a Kabul hotel, killing one Afghan security officer and wounding two Chinese nationals. While the cause remains under investigation ...
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Psychological Warfare Employed by Enemy Following Failed Riot Attempts
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Psychological Warfare Employed by Enemy Following Failed Riot Attempts

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
civilians, and destabilizing the country during the unrest. Mohseni-Eje’i also noted that the enemy had incorrectly assumed that the Islamic Republic of Iran was near collapse during a 12-day war in June but suffered a complete defeat at that time. The recent unrest was a continuation of that ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
civil affairs in the region by the end of the week. According to official documents related to the Gaza reconstruction plan, under the 20-point scheme proposed by US President Donald Trump, this committee will be responsible for providing daily public services and urban services in the area, all und ...
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
civilians and paving the way for stability. Despite renewing the deal, on Saturday evening, eastern Syria became scene to rejuvenated clashes. The SDF issued a statement saying that government in Damascus systematically continues its deployment of forces and military equipment and escalates its bat ...
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
civil protest and resistance against the regime. The continuation of this approach could ultimately steer Afghanistan toward a fully Taliban-centric structure, Bagheri added.  The expert further stated that Pashtuns hold greater privileges not only in the political sphere but also in the econo ...
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Lebanese Cleric: Harm To Ayatollah Khamenei Equals to War on Shias
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Lebanese Cleric: Harm To Ayatollah Khamenei Equals to War on Shias

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
civilians and security forces, with US and Israeli spy agencies reportedly involved in providing funding, training, and media support to the rioters and armed terrorists.
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The Persian Gulf Is an Integral Part of Iran’s National Identity
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The Persian Gulf Is an Integral Part of Iran’s National Identity

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
civilizational reality and an integral part of Iran's national identity.

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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.