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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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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis

Thursday 7 May 2026
firmed Beijing’s firm commitment to a diplomatic path. This plan focuses on an immediate ceasefire, dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and the establishment of lasting peace. Xinhua News Agency also reported on the meeting, branding Tehran as a reliable strategic partner, and emphasized the C ...
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For Iran, The Right to Enrich Uranium Under the NPT Is Not Up for Negotiation
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For Iran, The Right to Enrich Uranium Under the NPT Is Not Up for Negotiation

Monday 18 May 2026 ،
firmed that negotiations with the United States are continuing through Pakistani mediators. He noted that after Iran presented a 14-point plan and the US raised its concerns, Tehran shared its views. Revised proposals were received from the US via Pakistan, and Iran sent its official positions two n ...
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US Forces in Region Pose Threat, Not Security, Says Iran
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US Forces in Region Pose Threat, Not Security, Says Iran

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
firmly exercise its right to self-defense. He rejected claims that Iran's strikes on American and Israeli interests in Persian Gulf Arab states were retaliation, framing them instead as legitimate self-defense. Regarding potential talks with the US, Baghaei stated that Iran seeks no concessions& ...
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Iran’s More Credible Threat Vs. Trump’s Credible Threat
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Iran’s More Credible Threat Vs. Trump’s Credible Threat

Saturday 13 June 2026 ،
firmly on the right positions. By sticking to their principles, they have prevented the Americans from breaking through their strong defenses, forcing the US side to resort to military tactics, yet even that has gained them nothing. In this situation, to punish the American side, Iranian negotiators ...
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Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza
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Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
firm legal action. Anyone proven to be cooperating with the enemy or participating in destructive activities, they warned, will be held to account. Holding funeral in response to the call for anti-Hamas protests What is striking is that the new movement's call for anti-Hamas protests did not j ...
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Iran Threatens Harsher Retaliation for Any New US Aggression
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Iran Threatens Harsher Retaliation for Any New US Aggression

Wednesday 8 July 2026 ،
firm warning that it will maintain its management of the Strait of Hormuz and retaliate by targeting twice as many sites if attacked ALWAGHT- Iran issued a firm warning that it will maintain its management of the Strait of Hormuz and retaliate by targeting twice as many sites if attacked by the Unit ...
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Martyred Leader’s Funeral the Biggest Display of Democracy, Iran Turned War into Opportunity: Lebanese Author
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Martyred Leader’s Funeral the Biggest Display of Democracy, Iran Turned War into Opportunity: Lebanese Author

Thursday 9 July 2026 ،
firm against the US and the Israeli regime and will never surrender. The banner of resistance will not fall to the ground through terrorist operations, threats, or external pressure. In my opinion, the Islamic Republic, relying on the unity of the people, the armed forces, and the Islamic Revolutio ...
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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 ،
firmly based on both field intelligence and political realities. Based on current developments, he said, Tehran has devised new mechanisms to counter any US attacks, and Iranian forces are keeping a vigilant eye on every move made by the US Navy.
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Al-Hayya Elected Leader of Hamas: Continuing Sinwar’s Path or Starting a New Chapter?
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Al-Hayya Elected Leader of Hamas: Continuing Sinwar’s Path or Starting a New Chapter?

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
firmly aligned with Yahya Sinwar and the Al-Qassam Brigades. As Asharq Al-Awsat has reported, he enjoys steady backing from the movement's military leaders in Gaza, including Ahmed al-Jaabari and Ezzedine al-Haddad, throughout his rise. Throughout the war, both inside Gaza and abroad, al-Hayya ...
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Saudi Oil Shipments Drop 40% at Red Sea Port Amid Yemen Blockade Measures
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Saudi Oil Shipments Drop 40% at Red Sea Port Amid Yemen Blockade Measures

Tuesday 28 July 2026 ،
firm Windward reported that Yemen’s blockade of Saudi Arabia has caused major disruptions to the kingdom’s oil exports. Saudi Arabia has shifted shipments through alternative routes, including the SUMED pipeline and the Cape of Good Hope, increasing transport costs by around $9 per barre ...

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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.