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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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Senior Cleric Urges Global Outcry Against Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
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Senior Cleric Urges Global Outcry Against Israeli Attacks on Lebanon

Sunday 10 May 2026
freedom. A statement issued on May 10, 2026, via the senior cleric's official office characterized the extensive attacks as embodying the inhumane nature of this bloodthirsty regime. The message further asserted that these crimes are being perpetrated with the direct backing of the terrorist US ...
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Red Sea to Strait of Hormuz: The Unraveling of American Hegemony
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Red Sea to Strait of Hormuz: The Unraveling of American Hegemony

Monday 11 May 2026 ،
freedom of navigation—has suffered unexpected defeats, beginning in the Red Sea where five US naval groups were targeted over 15 months of Yemeni support for Gaza. He noted that a US retreat on May 6 marked a turning point, with American carriers forced to maintain a distance of over 1,000 kil ...
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Iran Describes Its Counterproposal to US as ‘Reasonable and Responsible’
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Iran Describes Its Counterproposal to US as ‘Reasonable and Responsible’

Monday 11 May 2026 ،
freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Iranian vessels have been attacked in international waters over the past 70 to 80 days. He warned that any outside intervention in West Asian issues—including reports of Britain sending warships and Egypt moving fighter jets to the UAE ...
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Persian Gulf Conflict Raises Risk of Environmental Catastrophe
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Persian Gulf Conflict Raises Risk of Environmental Catastrophe

Thursday 21 May 2026 ،
freedom of navigation with equitable burden-sharing.
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Amid Trump’s Claims, Iran Remains Cautious about Possible Deal
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Amid Trump’s Claims, Iran Remains Cautious about Possible Deal

Saturday 13 June 2026 ،
freedom of navigation as it existed before, rejecting any restrictions or tolls on vessels as unacceptable. The release of Iran’s frozen assets is another major sticking point. Trump has repeatedly opposed returning these funds, and some media outlets have even reported that the White House i ...
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Two Clashing Views: Ambiguities of Strait of Hormuz Legal Status Post-War
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Two Clashing Views: Ambiguities of Strait of Hormuz Legal Status Post-War

Sunday 21 June 2026 ،
freedom return to normal? According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) provisions, one of the core clauses specifically addresses the Strait of Hormuz. Article 5 states: Iran shall make its best efforts to arrange for the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Persian Gulf to the Gulf ...
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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community
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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community

Monday 22 June 2026 ،
freedom and a direct insult to the Shiite minority, a stark contradiction of the Taliban's own early promises of inclusive governance. Notably, in previous years, the Taliban had already laid down restrictive rules: Shiites are barred from inviting Sunnis to their mourning ceremonies, and broad ...
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
freedom seekers across the world marked Ashura with mourning ceremonies and lectures. Alwaght- As the days of Ashura mourning arrive, followers of Imam Hussein's school of freedom around the world have held various ceremonies honoring the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the martyrs of Karbala. ...
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?

Sunday 28 June 2026 ،
freedom of action across the entire security zone will be preserved to eliminate any threat. The US State Department's interpretation aligns squarely with Israeli officials' positions. In a statement, the department said the agreement establishes a structured process for restoring Lebanese ...
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New Security Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz: Why’s Oman Cautious?
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New Security Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz: Why’s Oman Cautious?

Tuesday 30 June 2026 ،
freedom of navigation in the key waterway and will not charge tolls on the ships transiting in at least 60 days. However, Iranian officials have said that the 60-day timeframe is temporary and onve it ends, Tehran will execute its new security arrangements in the Strait. According to the new arrang ...

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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.