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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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Will the Iran-US War Resume? Three Scenarios That Could Shape What Comes Next
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Will the Iran-US War Resume? Three Scenarios That Could Shape What Comes Next

Wednesday 8 July 2026
economy. According to the analysis, major powers and regional states are balancing competing interests. China favors stability in energy and trade routes, Russia seeks to avoid direct involvement despite benefiting from pressure on the United States, and Arab Gulf states are attempting to preserve ...
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Iran’s Journey Under Ayatollah Khamenei: From Isolation to Strategic Influence
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Iran’s Journey Under Ayatollah Khamenei: From Isolation to Strategic Influence

Friday 10 July 2026 ،
economy to a sanctions-resilient powerhouse: Iran's Khamenei-era advances in missiles, drones, space, nuclear infrastructure, and science. Under Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's 37-year leadership (1989–2026), Iran transformed from a war-ravaged, import-dependent state into a sanctions ...
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What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?
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What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
economy. The Octagon, the new heart of the Egyptian military command The Octagon sprawls across roughly 92 square kilometers and comprises 13 operational, administrative, and service zones. According to Egyptian government data, the complex's eight main buildings feature an octagonal design, h ...
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
economy, and even the US itself would be prohibitive. But at the same time, neither side is willing to walk away without securing gains. In fact, both are jockeying to sit at the negotiating table with the upper hand. Every tactical success in the strait can translate into a trump card in future ta ...
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Iraq at a Critical Juncture in Relations with the US
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Iraq at a Critical Juncture in Relations with the US

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
economy. During the visit, both sides are expected to ink deals covering an array of areas, including expanded cooperation with US energy firms, a boost in Iraq’s crude production capacity, development of Iraq’s natural gas sector, and the creation of alternative export routes to reduce ...
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US Ground Offensive likely, Trump’s Ultimate Strategy Is Containing China: Expert
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US Ground Offensive likely, Trump’s Ultimate Strategy Is Containing China: Expert

Thursday 16 July 2026 ،
economy. So, Washington's ultimate objective in seizing these sea lanes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, is to starve China of West Asian oil, above all, Iranian crude. This poses challenges for both China and Iran. Hormuz legal regime should be approved by Iran and Oman as soon as possible ...
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Trump’s Hormuz Gamble Fails: Why Do Markets No Longer Trust Washington’s Promises?
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Trump’s Hormuz Gamble Fails: Why Do Markets No Longer Trust Washington’s Promises?

Sunday 19 July 2026 ،
economy, domestic inflation, and global financial markets. In past crises, the US administrations typically relied on three tools to tame the market: a show of military force, tapping strategic petroleum reserves, and coordinating with major producing countries. In this connection, Birol said that ...
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What Regional Facilities Are on Iran’s Hit List if Infrastructure War Begins?
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What Regional Facilities Are on Iran’s Hit List if Infrastructure War Begins?

Sunday 19 July 2026 ،
economy and security dearly, since any miscalculation risks bringing about a comprehensive and uncontrollable crisis in the region. 
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
economy. Each port, railway, or transit corridor can be as strategically significant as a military base of naval fleet. From this point, the aggression against Iran should be seen as going beyond a regional crisis. This war is ongoing at the heart of a broader competition that will determine the fut ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
economy more than any other country’s. Mediation, then, is not merely a diplomatic initiative but a necessity for preserving domestic stability in Iraq.  Echoing that view, Iraqi political analyst Mashaal al-Tamimi said: “Al-Zaydi will underscore his government’s commitment t ...

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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.