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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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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
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 dignity, which entails preserving independence and rejecting foreign domination. Araghchi frame ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
fully aware that the mere threat of sanctions has a direct impact on Iraq's fragile domestic situation. Trump holds significant punitive tools: sanctioning Iraqi banks, tightening controls on financial transfers, including withholding oil revenue, and revoking waivers that allow energy trade wit ...
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IRGC Naval Forces Ready to Block Strait of Hormuz Upon Orders: Commander
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IRGC Naval Forces Ready to Block Strait of Hormuz Upon Orders: Commander

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
fully prepared to carry out such orders and noted that wartime weaponry differs from those used in drills. The exercise’s second phase involved the IRGC Navy’s combat and rapid-reaction units, temporarily suspending traffic through the strait to ensure safe maritime operations. Various ...
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
fully acknowledged. The exercises and talks together illustrate Tehran’s dual approach of strengthening regional defense while engaging diplomatically on its nuclear program.
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
fully with Tehran in regional and international affairs.  The destructive rocket and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities in 2019 that were attributed to Ansarullah movement showed the Saudis how vulnerable they are to potential Iranian missile attacks.  Also, the Iran ...
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
fully resolve the structural problem of water sharing. Finally, in April 2024, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the signing of a ten-year agreement on water resource management during a joint press conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. Beyond establishing a ...
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Israeli Army Grounded in Litani Quagmire as Hezbollah Utilizes New Combat Tactics
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Israeli Army Grounded in Litani Quagmire as Hezbollah Utilizes New Combat Tactics

Sunday 29 March 2026 ،
fully prepared. He added that its forces, through sacrifice, have “staged scenes of heroism, honor, and patriotism”, and are ready to continue the path forward without limitations. All occupied territories within Hezbollah missile range Before this war, Hezbollah’s attacks were ...
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Full Readiness Declared by Iran Armed Forces Against Enemy Hostility
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Full Readiness Declared by Iran Armed Forces Against Enemy Hostility

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
fully prepared to confront any hostile action with utmost power and to deliver a crushing response to any potential enemy attack. Asadi credited the Armed Forces' success to the unity and amity of the Iranian people, along with their massive participation in public spaces. He noted that, as the ...
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Iran President Affirms Readiness to Strengthen Ties with Iraq
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Iran President Affirms Readiness to Strengthen Ties with Iraq

Wednesday 6 May 2026 ،
fully prepared to broaden its comprehensive bilateral partnership with Iraq ALWAGHT- According to President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran is fully prepared to broaden its comprehensive bilateral partnership with Iraq. In a phone conversation with Iraq's Prime Minister-designate Ali Falih al-Zaydi, Ir ...
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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 ،
fully prepared for any scenario, will defend itself against reckless actions, and warned that the Iranian Armed Forces have surprises in store.

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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.