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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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Lebanon in US-Iran Deal: Netanyahu’s Tactic to Upset the Equation
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Lebanon in US-Iran Deal: Netanyahu’s Tactic to Upset the Equation

Monday 22 June 2026
de-escalation on all fronts, which analysts see as Washington's de facto endorsement of Tehran's regional influence. This is a major crisis for the Israeli regime. After casting its post-October 7 battle as an existential struggle to reshape the regional security order and impose its will, ...
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Araghchi’s Iraq Visit: From Post-war Order to Tehran-Baghdad Security Cooperation
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Araghchi’s Iraq Visit: From Post-war Order to Tehran-Baghdad Security Cooperation

Tuesday 30 June 2026 ،
de-escalation, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine conditions, and also the role of regional countries in preventing the expansion of crisis. In the eyes of Tehran, regional nations can develop their security mechanisms without nerd for interference of international powers. Reports suggest that Araghchi ...
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New Arab View of Post-war and Post-agreement Iran
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New Arab View of Post-war and Post-agreement Iran

Friday 3 July 2026 ،
de-escalation, crisis management, and avoiding costly surprises. Even during the 40-day war, these countries resisted Washington's expectations and pressure to sever diplomatic relations, keeping those lifelines open to prevent further regional destabilization. This trend began well before any f ...
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Yemen Warns of ‘Airport for Airport, Siege for Siege’ Response
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Yemen Warns of ‘Airport for Airport, Siege for Siege’ Response

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
de-escalation efforts. The Yemeni Armed Forces warned airlines against using Saudi airspace until the blockade on Sanaa International Airport is lifted, declaring an airport for airport, siege for siege policy. Yemeni officials said the strike on Abha International Airport was retaliation for the S ...
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Ditching Its S-400s, What Will Turkey Do with Defense Challenges against Rivals?
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Ditching Its S-400s, What Will Turkey Do with Defense Challenges against Rivals?

Wednesday 22 July 2026 ،
de-escalation, repairing ties with Washington and shoring up Turkey’s standing within NATO’s security framework. The approval of Sweden’s NATO membership, the expansion of economic cooperation with Europe, the push to mend fences with Washington and the easing of tensions with seve ...
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Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?
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Sixth Retreat: Why’s Trump Called Off latest Iran Bombing?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
de-escalation. Alongside Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Turkey and Pakistan all urged Washington to dial back the rhetoric and stick with diplomacy. Economic costs of war The prolonged confrontation has already sent oil prices soaring and rattled global markets, and any further escalation near the ...
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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 ،
de-escalation between Ankara and the Qandil mountains, the presence of PKK elements in certain border areas between Iraq and Turkey poses additional security risks for both construction and eventual operation of the route. Meanwhile, the mountainous terrain along the Turkish border is driving up rai ...
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Iran Maintains Control of Hormuz Amid US Claims
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Iran Maintains Control of Hormuz Amid US Claims

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
de-escalation would be needed to restore normal shipping and reduce security and insurance risks. Meanwhile, Tehran is seeking to formalize its role in managing the waterway through discussions with Oman and a proposed strategic framework for the security of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. The competi ...
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Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?
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Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
de-escalation and mending bilateral ties. If the Qatari government responds positively to Iran's request, grants entry to an Iranian expert and fact-finding team, and allows the Red Cross access to the pilots or to relevant documents and evidence, that move could signal Doha's good faith in ...
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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 ،
de-escalation and clash avoidance mechanism among Turkey and Israeli in Syria. Washington is afraid that another Syrian war can produce further costs and distract the US from Iran war. So, the White House is working towards this aim and Ankara looks aligned with it. On the other side, Turkey has sh ...

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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.