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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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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran

Friday 6 February 2026
foreign intervention are not viewed as threats. Instead, these are seen as integral components of a deterrence equation against Israel and a legitimate path toward liberating the historically oppressed Palestinian nation. This perspective represents a critical form of soft power and strategic capit ...
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FM Araghchi: Iran Is "Pursuing Diplomacy, But Ready for War"
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FM Araghchi: Iran Is "Pursuing Diplomacy, But Ready for War"

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
foreign policy. He stated that while Iran is fundamentally a nation of diplomacy, it is also fully prepared for war to deter aggression. He explained this stance by asserting, We are ready to fight so that no one dares to fight us. The guiding principle of this policy, he emphasized, is national dig ...
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Revolution Anniversary: Ayatollah Khamenei Stresses Need For "Show of Will"
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Revolution Anniversary: Ayatollah Khamenei Stresses Need For "Show of Will"

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
foreign interference and stressed that the true source of national strength lies in the people's collective will and unity, not merely in military capability. Speaking at a foreign policy conference, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed ongoing tensions with the United States. He s ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
policy, Washington also pursues its own national interests. On the core objective of halting Iran’s nuclear program, the US and Israel remain aligned. However, their priorities currently diverge regarding the urgency of addressing Iran’s missile development and regional network of allies ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
foreign policy across different administrations. Many foreign policy experts argue that American foreign policy has always been marked by fluctuations. The fact that the Trump administration continues its military activities even while engaging in talks with Iran reflects this same pattern of incons ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
foreign policy and identity. This worldview stemmed from profound revolutionary and religious convictions, a belief that standing against oppression is not a political choice, but a moral and human duty. This transparent position has solidified the Islamic Republic’s role as a voice demanding ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
policy, and it undoubtedly wants war. Iran has a population of 90 million, extensive missile capabilities, and a determined populace. Trump isn’t a particularly intelligent man; he should listen to the advice of regional states. Iran is a strong country in its own right, and it has strong alli ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
foreign policy and security dictates from the West. Instead, they are diversifying their strategic partnerships or adopting a more pronounced balancing act to reduce their unilateral dependence on Western powers. The West is no longer the sole civilizational axis or the primary driver of the world& ...
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How Pelosi Unmasked the Ineffectiveness of Sanctions on Iran
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How Pelosi Unmasked the Ineffectiveness of Sanctions on Iran

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
foreign policy. Despite their increasing sophistication and scope, the gap between stated political objectives and real-world outcomes has remained wide, affecting both Iran’s economy and the rhetoric of American officials. Recent remarks by Nancy Pelosi highlight this contradiction. By frami ...
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Baghaei: Sanctions on Iranians Are a Crime Against Humanity
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Baghaei: Sanctions on Iranians Are a Crime Against Humanity

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
policy to inflict pain and cruelty on populations it disfavors, stressing that this behavior constitutes a “crime against humanity.”

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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.