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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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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities
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International Condemnations Pour in against US Attacks on Iran Nuclear Facilities

Sunday 22 June 2025
foreign ministry added the attack was irresponsible escalation that can have dire consequences for global stability. Cuban President Miguel Duaz-Canel maintained that his country strongly condemns the American attack on the nuclear facilities that can result in a dangerous escalation in the Middle ...
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Changing Air Power Balance: Will Iran Buy Chinese Fighter Jets?
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Changing Air Power Balance: Will Iran Buy Chinese Fighter Jets?

Saturday 28 June 2025 ،
foreign threats.  In his speech, the Chinese defense minister stressed on the importance of safeguarding the principles of international justice and fairness and called for cooperation among the organization's member states to confront regional security threats. In this regard, Iran, as a ...
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Iran Closely Monitors Israeli Actions Nearby
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Iran Closely Monitors Israeli Actions Nearby

Monday 30 June 2025 ،
agenda against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, undermining trust and making normal cooperation with the agency difficult.
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025 ،
foreign actors to Baghdad.  Since the formation of the al-Sudani government, the US has sought to exert pressure to reduce Iran's influence in Iraq by weakening the PMF. The Arab countries of the Persian Gulf also support this scenario in order to dismantle the Iran-led Axis of Resistance ...
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
foreign supporters’ true colors are unveiled, the Syrian nation once again is in a decisive historical juncture. Less than a year after rise to power of the armed groups led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani who took off his military uniform and wor ...
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Trump Announces US Withdrawal from UNESCO Due to Palestine Admission
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Trump Announces US Withdrawal from UNESCO Due to Palestine Admission

Tuesday 22 July 2025 ،
foreign policy and reflects longstanding US concerns about UNESCO’s globalist approach. UNESCO’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay expressed regret over the decision but noted it was expected, emphasizing that the organization has prepared by diversifying its funding sources, with Washing ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
foreign forces to interfere in stopping it.” He added: “Of course, internal opposition is still present and we hope that dialogue will be formed between political forces on this issue.” Internal reactions; from Shiite support to Kurds and Sunni skepticism From the beginning of ...
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Iran Seeking Stronger Regional Partnerships, Says President
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Iran Seeking Stronger Regional Partnerships, Says President

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
foreign policy and diplomacy.
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
foreign-backed terrorists following a fatwa by the grand Shiite cleric Sayyed Ali al-Sistani. An organization that was created in Iraq more than 10 years ago as an emergency response to the terrorist threat has today become a big and efficient security apparatus against terrorists. From voluntary r ...
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Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties
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Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
foreign trade and lay the foundation for sustainable regional development. In this area, the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, known as “Peace Pipeline, has been stalled for years due to US pressure. However, Pakistani officials such as Salim Mandviwala have emphasized that this project is f ...

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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.