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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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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026
foreign policy and refuses to make any concessions or show flexibility. Amidst these internal tensions, Stanikzai, who is a senior figure that previously led the movement’s political office in Doha, has emerged as one of the most prominent critics of Akhundzada’s policies. His criticism ...
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Foreign Interference in Iran Protests
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Foreign Interference in Iran Protests

Saturday 10 January 2026 ،
foreign interference of co-opting peaceful protests and inciting violence ALWAGHT- Iran's Constitutional Council Spokesperson accuses foreign interference of co-opting peaceful protests and inciting violence. Iran's Constitutional Council Spokesperson Hadi Tahan Nazif addressed recent viole ...
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Russia Rejects Foreign Interference and Supports Iran, According to A Senior Lawmaker
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Russia Rejects Foreign Interference and Supports Iran, According to A Senior Lawmaker

Monday 12 January 2026 ،
foreign intervention ALWAGHT- The head of the Defense Committee of the State Duma in Russia has restated his country's support for Iran and its opposition to foreign intervention, particularly from the West, in Iranian domestic matters. Andrei Kartapolov, head of the Defense Committee of the St ...
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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 ،
foreign-backed rioters. Though the Iranians gave a resolute response to the Western interference, the Iranian foreign ministry as part of its diplomatic duties for revealed to the public opinion the hypocrisy of the Western leaders. Responding to the German interference in the Iranian affairs, Iran ...
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Mossad Actively Interfering in Iran’s Recent Events
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Mossad Actively Interfering in Iran’s Recent Events

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
interference. In terms of Iran-Turkey cooperation, both nations have been united in their efforts against terrorism, with this solidarity continuing. Regarding US threats towards Iran and Turkey's policy during the 12-day war, Fidan emphasized that negotiations and diplomacy are key to resolvi ...
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Critics of Foreign Interference in Iran Unite Under the Group of Friends Defending the UN Charter
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Critics of Foreign Interference in Iran Unite Under the Group of Friends Defending the UN Charter

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
foreign interference in Iran: Statement highlights concern over civilians, properties, and calls for UN action. The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter has released a statement denouncing all forms of terrorism, foreign-backed attacks on Iran, and the resulting harm to civilians, includin ...
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Ambassador Brands Call for UNHRC Session On Iran as Unconstructive
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Ambassador Brands Call for UNHRC Session On Iran as Unconstructive

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
foreign intervention and bring insecurity to Iranian territory, as part of a 12-day war strategy. He pointed to direct US and Israeli involvement in supporting terrorist acts and vandalism in Iran, calling it a violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and criticized Western governments f ...
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Araghchi Affirms Peace as Iran’s Preference Over War
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Araghchi Affirms Peace as Iran’s Preference Over War

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
foreign-backed terrorist elements into the country, necessitating an internet shutdown to contain the situation. The recent terrorist acts in Iran targeted police forces and civilians, resulting in damage to vital infrastructure such as hospitals and public places. Normality has now been restored i ...
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Condemns the European Parliament’s Anti-Iran Resolution
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Condemns the European Parliament’s Anti-Iran Resolution

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
foreign threats, and interference. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the offensive statements in the European Parliament's resolution regarding Iran's officials and legal institutions and warned that any unlawful decision or position concerning the armed forces and security guard ...
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Iranian Diplomat Claims US Violations Fuel Terrorism Due to Disregard for International Law
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Iranian Diplomat Claims US Violations Fuel Terrorism Due to Disregard for International Law

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
foreign-linked violent elements for turning peaceful protests into violence that resulted in the loss of life. Jalalzadeh emphasized Iran's commitment to protecting its independence, sovereignty, and national security and highlighted the national solidarity and unity demonstrated by the Iranian ...

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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.