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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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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region

Monday 18 August 2025
corridor as a key topic for discussion. Pezeshkian also raised concerns about the presence of US firms in the region, warning that past experiences showed such companies could pursue hidden agendas under the guise of commercial activity. His remarks come after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-bro ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
corridor in its current form is a failure story since it does not consider interest of key actors like Russia ABC Iran. Alwaght- The Zangezur Corridor, also dubbed Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), after its recent unveiling at the White House has become a contentious geopo ...
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
corridors.  We will discuss the North-South Corridor. Regarding the East-West route, it will naturally be a suitable platform for us to expand the trade route from East to West along this route, Pezeshkian was quoted as saying before his official visit. Many observers suggest that at a time t ...
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Velayati Labels Caucasus as Iran’s Strategic Security Zone
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Velayati Labels Caucasus as Iran’s Strategic Security Zone

Sunday 24 August 2025 ،
corridor” linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan, warning it would endanger security in the South Caucasus. He further stressed that Iran will oppose the establishment of any US-backed corridor in the region, regardless of whether Moscow supports Tehran’s stance.
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Pezeshkian Welcomes Russian Support for Iran’s Right to Enrich Uranium
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Pezeshkian Welcomes Russian Support for Iran’s Right to Enrich Uranium

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
corridor through Armenia’s Syunik province, warning it could alter the geopolitical balance of the South Caucasus. Instead, he advocated for the “3+3” cooperation format involving Iran, Russia, and regional states. Putin, for his part, briefed Pezeshkian on the outcomes of the Ala ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
corridor, the Khaf-Herat railway could be a good stimulus for Iran-China rail connectivity. Russia is also wary of China’s growing influence in Afghanistan. Although Moscow can maintain its influence through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and regional security cooperation, a strong Chi ...
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Greater Israel: From Torahic Concept to New Plans
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Greater Israel: From Torahic Concept to New Plans

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
The Israelis have expanded their concept of Greater Israel on the strength of the US and silence of Muslim world. Alwaght- While the Israeli war machine is massacring the Palestinians in Gaza with brutal attacks and the world community is calling for immediate end to this genocidal war, hardline lea ...
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
corridor, linking the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea, and reiterated Iran’s support for peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Larijani emphasized that Iran has consistently supported the independence and strength of regional countries to maintain stability and security. Grigoryan praised ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
corridor also provides vital access to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and, ultimately, the Suez Canal. Sending a message to the US and West Iran has always protected security of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and in recent years it has out high on its agenda presence in the high seas as one ...
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
corridor enables direct trade from Russia through Iran to India. — Formalizing and implementing recent bilateral trade agreements signed with China and Russia, focusing on energy infrastructure, barter systems, and transactions in local currencies. - Renewing or expanding military cooperatio ...

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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.