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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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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?

Saturday 22 November 2025
escalating threats, considers pressuring Hezbollah to be the primary solution. This very approach projects an image of a weak, fragmented, and incoherent country in the face of a potential war. Israel interprets these divisions as a direct sign of the weakening political and social support for Hezbo ...
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Muscat Forum, a Path for Understanding and Convergence in Persian Gulf Region
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Muscat Forum, a Path for Understanding and Convergence in Persian Gulf Region

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
escalating warmongering by the Israeli regime over the past two years, Iran and Arab states are now actively working to expand cooperation across various fields to prevent insecurity from spilling over into the Persian Gulf. Past experience has proven that regional security cannot be guaranteed by ...
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
escalating protests and instability all point to a failed transition. Even US officials, despite their initial satisfaction with the post-Assad power shift to terrorists in Syria, lacked strategic confidence in al-Jolani's ability to secure the country. For instance, last June, Secretary of Sta ...
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Trump’s Policies Risk Drawing US Into Venezuela, Says Senior Senator
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Trump’s Policies Risk Drawing US Into Venezuela, Says Senior Senator

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
escalating tensions with Venezuela, warning that his actions are pushing the United States “closer and closer to another costly foreign war” without congressional approval. Schumer emphasized that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war. Schumer condemned Trump&rsq ...
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
escalating maritime tensions in the region, as Ukraine recently confirmed drone strikes on two tankers it described as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” used to bypass oil sanctions. Both vessels were reportedly left inoperable, reflecting intensifying efforts to disrupt Russia&rsquo ...
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Venezuela Enlists Over 5,600 New Soldiers as Tensions with US Rise
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Venezuela Enlists Over 5,600 New Soldiers as Tensions with US Rise

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
escalating military pressure from Washington, the Venezuelan armed forces have recruited 5,600 new troops ALWAGHT- Amid escalating military pressure from Washington, the Venezuelan armed forces have recruited 5,600 new troops. On Saturday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro oversaw a milita ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
escalating tensions and mending ties after China-brokered March 2023 rapprochement deal between Tehran and Riyadh, demonstrated the two countries’ resolve to boost dialogue between the two West Asian powers. Tehran meeting was chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi and was at ...
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Russia Says It Intercepted 130 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
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Russia Says It Intercepted 130 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
escalating tensions with Kiev and its allies.
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
escalating insecurity spilling over into their territories, repeatedly stressing the critical importance of Afghan stability in regional meetings. The presence of terrorist groups within Afghanistan heightens these concerns, as spreading instability could empower these groups, creating threats beyon ...
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Israeli Troops Enter Southwestern Syria, Set Up Security Checkpoints
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Israeli Troops Enter Southwestern Syria, Set Up Security Checkpoints

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
escalating tensions in the region.

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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.