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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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Putin and US Envoy Witkoff Conclude Three-Hour Meeting at the Kremlin
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Putin and US Envoy Witkoff Conclude Three-Hour Meeting at the Kremlin

Wednesday 6 August 2025
control, regional security, and economic relations. His visits often coincide with critical moments requiring direct dialogue to manage conflicts or explore areas for cooperation. This latest trip is expected to continue that pattern, as both nations seek to navigate their differences while finding ...
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Iran Backs Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace, Opposes Foreign Interference
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Iran Backs Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace, Opposes Foreign Interference

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
control in September 2023. Tehran emphasized that peace in the Caucasus benefits all regional countries and welcomed the finalization of the agreement. While supporting the peace deal, Iran warned against the negative impacts of any foreign interference, especially near shared borders, which could ...
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Israel Ignites Global Backlash Over US-supported Plan to Occupy Gaza City
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Israel Ignites Global Backlash Over US-supported Plan to Occupy Gaza City

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
control over the Gaza Strip, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from across the world. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “take control” of the entire territory, where over 61,300 Palestinians—mostly women and children—have been killed since October 7, 2023. Th ...
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Germany Suspends Military Exports to Israel Amid Brutal Gaza Offensive
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Germany Suspends Military Exports to Israel Amid Brutal Gaza Offensive

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
control of Gaza City. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will suspend all military exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, citing the recent decision by Israel’s security cabinet to escalate military operations there. While some arms exports unrelated to t ...
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The “Zangezur Corridor”: A US-Israeli Strategy 34 Years in the Making
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The “Zangezur Corridor”: A US-Israeli Strategy 34 Years in the Making

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
control over Nagorno-Karabakh and the push for the Zangezur Corridor threatens Iran’s land connection to Armenia and potentially to Europe. Dariush Safarnejad described the Zangezur Corridor as a longstanding 34-year-old US plan, supported by NATO, the US, Europe, Israel, Turkey, and certain ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
control the borders and the possibility of increased activity by extremist groups, especially from Syrian territory or an attack by the Israeli regime. Even if Hezbollah agrees to the disarmament plan, Israel has no intention to withdraw from Lebanese territory or stopping its attacks. Political an ...
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
control to a private American company to oversee construction and management. An old dispute Azerbaijan and Armenia have been at a deadly war for years over the disputed mountainous Karabakh region. The war has so far killed thousands of people from both sides and displaced over 100,000. In 2020, ...
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
control by the end of 2025. The decision sparked walkouts by Hezbollah and Amal ministers, with Hezbollah leaders rejecting disarmament as a betrayal of sovereignty and a concession to Israel. Hezbollah insists it will only consider talks on weapons after Israel withdraws from occupied Lebanese terr ...
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
controlled by different militia groups. In this critical atmosphere, the Lebanese Shiite community, which mainly resided in the south and suburbs of Beirut, was considered one of the most vulnerable segments of the Lebanese society. Shiite areas were at the forefront of the conflicts and were repea ...
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
control over Gaza 5. Forming a civil government unrelated to Hamas and the Palestinian Authority This return to the square one carries a meaning beyond a diplomatic position. It is an indirect admission to the failure of operations, plans, and political and military maneuvers over the past 22 mont ...

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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.