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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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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025
US seeks to sway Iraqi parliamentary vote because if resistance groups retain their parliamentary influence, next cabinet can be tougher on US military presence in Iraq. Alwaght- These days, the US is more openly appearing as the supporter and facilitator of the Israeli occupation, as if it has a mi ...
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Trump Signals Potential Negotiations with Venezuela’s Maduro
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Trump Signals Potential Negotiations with Venezuela’s Maduro

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
designation of the Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, a move he said would allow Washington to target infrastructure allegedly linked to Maduro’s government. Trump also directed senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to brief Congress ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
designation, though none of which enjoy a US security guarantee. From a legal standpoint, this title represents an upgrade in cooperation, not a defensive pact. It facilitates easier access to certain military technology and industrial cooperation, but should Saudi Arabia face a conflict or externa ...
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Iran Declares Royal Canadian Navy a ‘Terrorist Entity’ Following Canada’s IRGC Move
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Iran Declares Royal Canadian Navy a ‘Terrorist Entity’ Following Canada’s IRGC Move

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
designation of Iranian forces ALWAGHT- Tehran labels Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist group, citing Canada’s “illegal” designation of Iranian forces. Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced it had designated the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organization under its 2019 law on ...
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After Invasion and Kidnapping, US Drops Drug Cartel Accusations Against Maduro
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After Invasion and Kidnapping, US Drops Drug Cartel Accusations Against Maduro

Tuesday 6 January 2026 ،
designations and raised questions about the political use of unproven allegations. Despite the shift, some US officials continue to describe the cartel as real, even as major international drug reports have never recognized it. Maduro has pleaded not guilty, calling himself a prisoner of war and acc ...
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, stressing that “the consequences of this action will fall directly on European politicians.” Blacklisting the IRGC a dangerous precedent Since the IRGC is the main part of the Iranian armed forces, the an ...
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Baghaei: Diplomatic Proceedings Details Under Discussion
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Baghaei: Diplomatic Proceedings Details Under Discussion

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Iran is reviewing counter-measures against this EU action. Iran maintains a realistic approach to negotiations with the US, but no deadline has been set. Regional countries are aware of potential consequences ...
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Iran Labels Naval and Air Forces of EU Member States as Terrorist Groups
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Iran Labels Naval and Air Forces of EU Member States as Terrorist Groups

Sunday 22 February 2026 ،
designation of elements of Iran’s armed forces, Iran has classified the naval and air forces of EU countries as terrorist organizations. Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced reciprocal measures in response to what it called an unlawful decision by EU member states to label part of Iran&rsq ...
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Iran Insists Any US Agreement Must Protect Its National Interests
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Iran Insists Any US Agreement Must Protect Its National Interests

Monday 23 February 2026 ،
designation of Iran’s IRGC, which Tehran called unlawful and unjustified.
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Iran Intercepts and Turns Back Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Intercepts and Turns Back Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Monday 20 April 2026 ،
designation of a corridor for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had shut down the Strait of Hormuz to vessels associated with the US and its allies following an unprovoked war of aggression launched on February 28, but reopened it after the announcement of the ceasefire.

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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.