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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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Tough Winter in Afghanistan as Hunger Affecting Millions
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Tough Winter in Afghanistan as Hunger Affecting Millions

Tuesday 30 December 2025
economy and falling employment rates have severely sent the people's income and living vulnerable. Adding to Afghanistan challenge is the recent earthquake that has left many homeless. The return of refugees from other countries is further squeezing the country. Since the start of this year, 2. ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
economy and job market are incapable of accommodating such a influx of refugees returning home. However, the most important thing for Erdogan is Syria stability and security as the main preconditions for return of refugees.  The combination of these three factors transforms Syria into a Pandor ...
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Economic Diplomacy Highlighted as Central Foreign Policy Goal by Araghchi
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Economic Diplomacy Highlighted as Central Foreign Policy Goal by Araghchi

Monday 5 January 2026 ،
economy. At a meeting with Iranian entrepreneurs in Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the Foreign Ministry’s active role in advancing the country’s economic diplomacy. He stressed that lifting sanctions and boosting Iran’s economy are key missions, marking a shif ...
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What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?
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What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?

Tuesday 13 January 2026 ،
economy. The US invasion of Venezuela, abduction of its President Nicolas Maduro, and the open declaration that the US will take control of Venezuelan oil can suggest that the White House feels alarmed about an upcoming oil crisis and perhaps it seeks the solution in Venezuela. But this prescription ...
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Europe’s Diplomatic Hostility to Iran Following Riots Discloses Hidden Intentions
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Europe’s Diplomatic Hostility to Iran Following Riots Discloses Hidden Intentions

Wednesday 14 January 2026 ،
economy. That is why some European officials insist that the way to support the Iranians lies in lifting the sanctions not fueling the riots. Zahra Sultaneh, a member of British House of Commons, in an X message said that across Iran, people are protesting real economic difficulties; difficulties t ...
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?

Friday 16 January 2026 ،
economy, the kingdom needs to attract foreign investment, develop tourism, participate in international trade corridors, and foster the presence of major technology companies. This requires stability in the Persian Gulf region. This strategic approach underlies Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of the ...
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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?
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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
economy toward collapse through maximum pressure campaign, the attendance of Araghchi at Davos would represent a failure of those sanctions. This concern likely contributed to the heightened pressure to cancel the invitation for Iran’s foreign minister. Such a presence could undermine the narr ...
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Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?
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Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
economy, security, and cultural exchange, asserting: We are the masters in our own home; this is our country, our future, and the choice is ours. Carney's comments came after Trump claimed, Canada is alive because of the United States. Mark, keep this in mind the next time you make a statement. ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
economy, the sources suggest.  These warnings are made amid ongoing regional tensions as Washington seeks to prevent resistance groups from gaining a formal and effective role in the political decision-making process in Baghdad. Another pressing issue is the re-rise of ISIS, the fighters of w ...
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
economy to a critical point.  Meanwhile, many ask what the US president exactly want from Cuba and why these days Washington has stepped up its anti-Havana rhetoric.  Cuba: Then and now  Ever since the 1959 revolution, Cuba has held a unique place in US foreign policy. For over sev ...

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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.