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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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Iran May Accept Limits, Not Halt, on Enrichment Program: Deputy FM
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Iran May Accept Limits, Not Halt, on Enrichment Program: Deputy FM

Monday 11 August 2025
dispute over enrichment remains central to regional power dynamics and future diplomatic efforts, with tough compromises needed amid ongoing mistrust.
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
disputes, shortage of modern equipment, and influence of political groups in the army have practically reduced the army to a weak and ineffective force.  For southern Lebanon residents, reliance on the army for security was no longer an option. So, Hezbollah not only acted as a force defending ...
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Putin And Trump Wrap Up ‘productive’ Talks at Alaska Summit
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Putin And Trump Wrap Up ‘productive’ Talks at Alaska Summit

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
disputes remain unresolved. The two leaders also discussed future cooperation, with plans for a follow-up meeting in Moscow. The summit, which began with an informal airport conversation, later expanded to include senior officials from both governments. Trump reiterated his calls for a Ukraine ceas ...
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Ex-Officials Say Gaza War a Failure, Accuse Netanyahu of Leading Israel into Crisis
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Ex-Officials Say Gaza War a Failure, Accuse Netanyahu of Leading Israel into Crisis

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
disputes over military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews. Barak said Netanyahu misled US President Donald Trump into supporting an unwinnable war, arguing that Israel has no path to eliminating Hamas through its current strategy. He denounced Netanyahu as a liar who has lost all sense of direction, ...
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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 ،
disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to increase the possibility of further border tensions or political pressure, making the route unsafe for investment and sustainable trade. Also, building and equipping land and rail routes in the mountainous regions of Syunik province of Armenia and ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
disputes, local Kurdish concerns about reduced autonomy, and lack of trust in the commitments of the central government have all complicated the process. Relations between Damascus and the Kurds have long been monitored with caution and concern, but today they seem to be heading towards a military ...
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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 ،
disputed Zangezur Corridor that through changes to the region's geopolitics undermines Iran's transit route to Europe, damages Iran's influence in Caucasus, and establishes presence of trans-regional actors on the Iranian borders, three of which are Iran's red lines. So hearing clari ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
disputes. The Israeli regime and the US want to turn the presence of peacekeepers into a lever to contain Hezbollah, while Lebanon, France, and their allies underscore the role of these forces as as pillar of stability. For Lebanon, this diplomatic battle is a big test. On the one hand, Beirut shou ...
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Second Round of Iran-Europe Talks Held in Geneva
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Second Round of Iran-Europe Talks Held in Geneva

Tuesday 26 August 2025 ،
disputes over the nuclear deal and maintain diplomatic engagement between Iran and the European Troika.
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
disputes.  The first major rift between the two leading Kurdistan parties dates back to May 1994, when Jalal Talabani was still at the helm of the PUK. At the heart of the dispute was the struggle for influence and control over resources, a conflict that spiraled into a full-blown civil war in ...

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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.